Tooth extraction Procedures after tooth extraction & Wisdom tooth extraction
How To 12 Practices After Tooth Extraction & Wisdom Tooth Extraction You Should Know
Going to a dental clinic for tooth extraction can be a nightmare for many people. But the nightmare can be even worse if after the tooth has been extracted, oral hygiene is not taken care of well. Especially after tooth extraction, it is necessary to take good care of your oral hygiene. Because infection may occur in the wound after tooth extraction.
Why do teeth have to be extracted?
When we are born,we have milk teeth. At some point it will have to removed. Then new teeth,called permanent teeth, will replaced them. Some people’s teeth may come off easily, while others may need the help by a dentist to perform the removal.
There are many reasons for tooth extraction.
The most common cause is tooth decay. Your dentist may recommend fillings, but if the decay is too severe, your dentist may recommend that it be extracted. Before braces, it may be necessary to have some teeth removed before braces are fitted. Additionally, Tooth extraction may be necessary due to an infection. the apperance of wisdom teeth.
In the event that the gums do not have enough space. Most dentists will recommend removing only part of the tooth that has just grown out. Because bacteria pass through these teeth. and cause subsequent infections. The infection may spread to the surrounding bone and can become a very serious problem. These teeth try to grow through the gum tissue even if the gums do not have enough space. Ultimately, the constant pressure from teething attempts can destroy nearby tooth roots. Removing these teeth can help prevent infection. destruction of teeth and adjacent bones including preventing pain that will follow
What is the after-effecths?
Date of tooth extraction. Your dentist will carefully review your medical and dental history
- An X-ray will be performed, whern will show the length, shape and position of the teeth and bone around the teeth. From the data obtained, the dentist will be able to estimate the difficulty in of the opertion. And decide whether to refer you to a specialist or an oral surgeon or not.
- The dentist may. The dentist will inject an anesthetic around the area of the tooth to be extracted.
- Your dentist will use a tool called a squeegee to loosen the tooth from the gums. Then the dentist will extract the tooth with forceps. Your dentist may need to adjust the nearby bone .The dentist may cover the wound with stitches.
What are the after-effecths tooth extraction?
You will need to keep the area of the tooth extracted clean to prevent infection. Your dentist will have you bite into sterile, dry gauze for 30-45 minutes to stop the bleeding. You should also not smoke, gargle, or brush your teeth near to the extracted tooth.
You will experience pain and discomfort at the tooth withdrawal site. to alleviate, your dentist may prescribe pain medication for you. You can also use a cold compress. by placing an ice pack in front of the extracted area for 15 minutes at a time. You should drink water with a straw, limit strenuous activity and hot beverages. The day after the operation. your dentist will recommend that you rinse your mouth with warm salt water (but do not swallow water) under normal circumstances. The pain will subside within 3 days to 2 weeks. If you experience any pain, swelling, bleeding, or fever, you should contact your dentist right away.
What to do after extraction
- Do not talk or answer the phone. This will cause the gauze to come off and the bleeding will not stop.
- Bite the gauze firmly. If the gauze is soaked, you can replace the gauze with a new one (but this is not necessary as the soaked gauze also be used to stop bleeding).
- Do not gargle after 2-5 hours of tooth extraction.
- Place a compress on the cheek where the tooth was extracted. It will help stop the bleeding faster. you can make a cold compress by wrapping ice in a towal or soaking one in cold water.
- Take painkillers if you have pain, eg Paracetamol 500 mg 1-2 tablets.
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Antibiotics by ordered by the dentist.
- If you have an allergic reaction to the drug, such as a rash ,inform your dentist. to change a new drug.
- Avoid spicy food, drinking alcohol or smokey. after tooth withdrawal.
- Brush your teeth normally and should be brushed after the bleeding has stopped.avoid letting the toothbrush touch the area of the tooth.
- you may mouthwash.
- If the patient is a young child after tooth withdrawal, Parents must be ensure they do not to bite their lips. the child will feel swelling and numbness on the lips. because the anesthetic will continue to work for about 2-3 hours after the tooth withdrawal.
- When the wound has healed should have been wearing dentures. To avoid problems that may arise in the future, such as teeth adjacent to the gap caused by tooth extraction will fall and may cause deformity of the jaw joint in the future.
For patients who need tooth extraction for orthodontics.
consult with the dentist who performed the tooth withdrawal. It’s about stopping the bleeding by squeezing the bone around the tooth root together. By doing so, the jawbone – where the tooth was extracted – comes together, causing the bone to dissolve rapidly (bone loss & resorption), causing the movement of the side teeth. Side to close the space, difficult to do, so after tooth withdrawal. Therefore, the bone around the tooth root should not be squeezed together, should be left wide.
Practices after tooth extraction – Wisdom tooth extraction.
On the day of tooth extraction. Do the same as normal tooth extraction
- If there is a problem such as bleeding that doesn’t stop Please contact the treating dentist immediately.
- If there is swelling the next day. Use a towel moistened with warm water. Then twist to dry and damp compress the same place, will help reduce swelling do this often about 10 minutes each time
Apply the compress with a warm towel like this every day. until the swelling is gone.
The first days may not be able to open your mouth well. but will be able to open his mouth normally faster If compressing with a towel moistened with warm water
If you have any problems. Please contact the Dental Clinic immediately.
Summary of practices during tooth extraction – Wisdom tooth extraction.
Patients should consult with a dentist who performs tooth withdrawal. About the complications from tooth extraction to jaw joint due to having to open your mouth for a long time and using too much force.
After removal of the wisdom tooth, it may be difficult to open the mouth, less openness, or an abnormal sound in the jaw joint.
It is recommended that during tooth withdrawal Patients should clench their fists to push (support) their lower jaw. To avoid such complications.
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