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Wisdom tooth extraction
After wisdom tooth extraction, how long do I need to wait to kiss deeply?...I'm typically germophobiac. I'm scared of hiv too.so I need to know how long it takes to heal bleeding wounds...so there will be no risk of any diseases.
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I understand your concern, and it’s good that you are being careful.
After a wisdom tooth extraction, the socket usually forms a stable clot within 24–48 hours, and initial soft-tissue healing happens over the next few days.
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Wait for 7–10 days because Deep kissing creates negative pressure which causes blood clot dislodgment & HIV is NOT transmitted through saliva even if your partner had HIV, deep kissing alone is extremely low to negligible risk. Transmission would require: 1. Large amount of infected blood, 2. Both partners having open bleeding wounds, 3. Direct blood-to-blood exchange &
Your biggest concern shouldn't the bacteria, it should be Dry socket after extraction because of blood clot dislodgment after extraction
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1. Wait 1 week
2. Avoid aggressive suction
You’ll be safe.
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Firstly be assured, HIV or any STD does not spread by kissing. Secondly, the healing takes place in a healthy person in 3-4 days but it is better to wait for 7 days to resume your regular activities
Keep doing warm saline rinses and medications prescribed for pain and infection.
You should be good to go
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Around a few days to a week take healing of wound . Active bleeding stops just after a few minutes to an hour..
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wait for one week atleast
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Use Hexidine 0.2% mouthwash twice a day
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Please wait for at least one week to 10 days for the wound to completely heal
HIV doesn’t spread through kissing
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Dont worry. It takes aroud 1 Better to avoid any deep kissing for 24-48 hrs.
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Your concern is understandable, but please be reassured.
After a wisdom tooth extraction, the initial blood clot forms within a few hours, and the wound surface usually seals enough within 24–48 hours. Complete gum healing takes longer, but there is no realistic risk of HIV or similar diseases from kissing, even after extraction.
Important facts to know:
• HIV is NOT transmitted through saliva or kissing
• Even deep kissing does not transmit HIV
• A healing extraction site does not increase disease risk
• Dentists treat extraction wounds daily—this is a normal healing process
As a precaution:
• Avoid deep or forceful kissing for 24–48 hours mainly to prevent bleeding or discomfort
• Once bleeding has stopped and soreness reduces, normal activities can be resumed
If there is no active bleeding, there is no infection risk from kissing.
If your fear around germs or infections feels overwhelming or persistent, it may help to discuss this anxiety with a healthcare professional for reassurance and support.
From a dental and medical standpoint, you are safe.
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Hello !
Nice question
Actually for the first 7 days you have to be very careful because of the wound but that will not stop you from intimate acts just after 1 day be on warm saline rinses for next 6-7 days that’s it.
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Just maintain oral hygiene that’s it
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Plus you can add chlorhexidine mouthwash to your routine that will help you alot..
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It takes approximately 2 weeks time for the extraction site to heal completely. Can do some warm saline water rinses so it helps in healing of the wound.
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