<span>Bleeding gums after a tooth extraction, dental implant or periodontal surgery can be very worrisome but it is to be expected after dental surgery. It’s important to identify and address excessive or abnormal bleeding and to contact your dentist or dental surgeon if you have any questions or concerns. Bleeding is usually the worst for the first 24 hours and can look much worse than it really is. When blood mixes with saliva, it looks like blood… lots of blood. Here are a few tips on how to stop the bleeding on your own.
