Remain calm. Keep continuous firm pressure on the gauze. Try not to talk or spit while applying pressure. Moistened tea bags wrapped in gauze applied to surgical site will also help with the bleeding as the tea bags contain tannic acid, which promotes in the clotting process. Gently remove the tea bag and gauze after 30-45mins. The bleeding should have eased. You may have a pink tinge to your saliva as this is normal and may continue for a day or two.