Tooth extraction and aftercare

Tooth extraction and aftercare

In the past, tooth extraction was the only treatment for its pain. But today it is the last solution in dentistry. The effort of this science is summarized in the prevention of oral and dental disease, but sometimes the presence of conditions such as tooth pressure, infection and trauma force the dentist to pull it. In this article from the website of Dr. Ahmed Shibaninia, we will introduce you to this process. So stay with us.

Toothache

With tooth extraction, disorder and inflammation are created around the bone and gum. As a result, the presence of pain in this part is normal. The healing process is short-term and after 48 to 72 hours the pain decreases. It takes 3 to 4 weeks for the soft tissue to heal. Sometimes pain, swelling, and bleeding continue, which requires an urgent visit to the dentist.

• Abnormal swellingSwelling generally disappears or decreases after 2 days. If the swelling continues or even increases, inform your dentist immediately.
• BleedingBleeding stops within a few hours. But the presence of factors such as injury, use of anti-coagulant and anti-platelet drugs, use of aspirin can prolong it. Be sure to share the necessary information with the dentist before doing the procedure.
• dry cavity: One of the most common side effects of tooth extraction is the feeling of severe pain caused by a dry socket or dry socket. This pain starts 2-3 days after tooth extraction. The created cavity is filled with blood clots. Smokers and those who have not followed the care after this procedure suffer from this complication. For treatment, washing the socket, dressing with medicine, laser and painkillers are suggested.

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Tooth extraction at home

Sometimes there are situations when the toothache is very severe and there is no time to go to the dentist. And of course the tooth is loose enough. In these cases, you can pull the teeth yourself. This case, which is an exception, needs to be familiar with its method. First, you need to loosen the tooth, and for this purpose, you can do the following ways.

• Put pressure on the tooth to make it move. Move the tooth back and forth with your finger and tongue several times until it finally loosens.
• Using a toothbrush and dental floss can also be effective in loosening the teeth. Make sure to do this with gentleness so as not to damage the teeth.
• Eat hard foods such as cucumbers and carrots.

After doing these things, put a handkerchief or piece of gauze in your mouth and bite it with your teeth. Then, grab the tooth with a gauze pad and pull it up slowly and firmly. Doing twisting movements can also be effective. If the tooth does not come out easily, it is better to repeat the mentioned things for a few days until the tooth is ready to be pulled. Before doing all these things, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Pulling molars

The largest teeth or the molars are located at the end of our mouth and are different in terms of shape and size. The design of these teeth is such that they are able to crush and grind food with great force, and since we use these teeth more during the day and night, they need more care. It is usually not recommended to pull molars except in cases such as trauma and excessive pressure, but pulling third molars or wisdom teeth is often customary. These teeth, which grow between the ages of 17 and 25, usually cause changes in the order of the teeth due to the lack of space. As a result, the best available solution is to pull them. Extraction of impacted wisdom teeth is generally performed by surgery, as a result of which the recovery time increases. In this method, the gums and, if necessary, the bone are cut by the dentist. Local anesthesia and sometimes general anesthesia are also used.

Tooth extraction training

Familiarity with the drawing process increases your contribution as a patient in this matter. As a result, the work is done quickly and without incident. Restlessness, pulling back, making noise make the teething process long and difficult. So it is good to have complete information about this.

• Local anesthesia: the dentist injects local anesthesia in the area of ​​the jaw bone, tooth tissue and gums so that you do not feel pain during tooth extraction.
• Separating the tooth from the jawbone: Since the root of the tooth is very hard inside the jawbone, the dentist uses tools to separate the tooth from the jawbone.
• Enlarging the side areas of the tooth: the dentist finally moves and loosens the sides of the tooth to loosen the tooth in its position. As a result, he pulls it out easily.

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Complications of tooth extraction

Tooth extraction puts a lot of pressure on the tooth cavity. Sometimes we get complications by not following the doctor’s orders, and sometimes these complications occur regardless of care.

• Bleeding: Put the dressing on the place for 1 to 2 hours to prevent bleeding.
• infection: This complication, which is common, can be solved by taking antibiotics. Bacteria is the main cause of infection and brings pus, destructive effects and pollution. Continued bleeding after 48 hours along with pain and swelling indicates an infection, and failure to treat it causes symptoms such as bad breath, pain in the jaw, neck, and ears.
• breaking a bone: This rare complication mostly occurs in the lower jaw. The X-ray photo, which shows the condition of the bone, sometimes shows that the bone structure around the tooth is not strong enough. As a result, the situation must be managed well.
• Sinus perforation: Some sinus cavities are located near the jaw bone. As a result, they should be taken care of by a dentist. Sinus perforation interferes with mucus production. Choosing an experienced and skilled dentist prevents such a problem.
• bone death: One of the rarest complications is osteonecrosis, which occurs more often in cancer patients. After 8 weeks of tooth extraction, there are still no signs of recovery.

What to do after tooth extraction?

After tooth extraction by the dentist, it is necessary to perform the following cares to speed up the healing process:

• Do not smoke on the same day.
• Avoid using mouthwash and mouthwash on the same day.
• Do not use a straw to drink.
• Do not spit.
• Apply sterile gauze to prevent bleeding.
• To reduce the swelling of the face, after 2 days, put a warm and moist compress on it.

The price of tooth extraction is 1402

In dentistry, the cost of various treatments is not the same. In such a way that the cost of some treatments must be paid in full at the beginning. The cost of some other treatments will be charged until the end of the treatment period. The cost of tooth extraction is different depending on whether it is anterior, posterior or wisdom teeth, and the cost will be announced after visiting the dentist and the initial visit.

Is it right to eat ice cream after tooth extraction?

Eating ice cream after tooth extraction can be right or wrong. Because after pulling, the gums swell and the coolness of the ice cream helps to reduce this inflammation. At the same time, it may separate the clotted blood on the tooth cavity, which acts as a protector, and cause more pain. So it is better to forget the ice cream and use a warm compress for a day or two.

Thank you for staying with us until the end of the article on tooth extraction and post-tooth extraction care. We hope that this article from the site of Dr. Ahmad Shibani Nia, Orthodontic specialist in Tehran, has been useful for you.