<s>[INST] Hi:I had a wisdom tooth removed a week ago.  I had a lot of pain for the first few days but, over time, the pain decreased. I think that the clot formed well (it was red and gray/white; I did see a bit of black very deep down, in the center). I have been very careful and using the rinse my dentist gave me and keeping the area clean.However, tonight when I rinsed my mouth with salt water with the syringe that was provided to me, I think I saw the clot float up on the water as I rinsed.  I stopped immediately and believe that the clot or part of the clot settled back down in the socket. Should I be concerned? I'm not really having a lot of pain (just the minor remaining pain I've been having as it heals).Thank you so very much! [/INST] Hi.Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..As per your complain as you have found the clot floating in water inside mouth you should immediately consult your dentist and get evaluated as if the clot gets dislodged the socket will remain unhealed and there will be development of DRY SOCKET which is a painful condition and the socket will remain unhealed..In case if the clot is dislodged the dentist can place Zinc oxide eugenol dressing which has to be changed every alternate day for initiation of healing and has a sedative effect so pain will also be subsided..Hope this information helps..If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..Thanks and regards..Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.. </s>