Bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction

[Helbelle75]

I had a lower wisdom tooth taken out on Tuesday afternoon, done everything the dentist recommended. It is still bleeding now. It will stop for a time if I bite down on a tea bag and then rinse with salt water, but it starts back up again within an hour.
I rang my dentist twice about this yesterday and they seemed to think it's normal. I've spent the night propped up on pillows but still having to spot out a mouthful of concealed blood every hour.
Of course, I will be back on to the dentist as soon as they open, but just looking for other people's experiences as to whether this is normal or not.

[OliviaBenson]

Not normal. You should have a clot or you can get dry socket which is excruciating. Can you get an appointment?

[Helbelle75]

Thank you for replying. I've been to the dentist and It's actually a lot better. There is a clot which is good, but It's bleeding more than they would usually see but nothing to worry about.
Hoping it dries up soon.