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The tooth extraction is the only solution for a tooth that cannot be repaired with a filling, root canals or other treatments. There are several other reasons for which a tooth extraction is also performed like when a primary tooth doesn't fall out, or in the case of a wisdom teeth and when one gets affected by dental infections. The tooth extraction is performed with the help of forceps and elevators. Moreover, the surgical tooth extraction is even more complex. Go through the slide which will help you prepare for the tooth extraction in an effective way.
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If your teeth are broken, loose or severely decayed and unable to repair with filling, root canals or other treatments, then tooth extraction is the best option.
Tooth extraction also performs for several reasons such as primary teeth don't fall out, impacted wisdom teeth and severe dental infections.
The tooth extraction is the process to remove the teeth visible in the mouth with the help of tools known as elevators and forceps.
If your broken teeth have any problem, then the surgical tooth extraction is more complex and making an incision into the gum tissue.
n Preparation for tooth extraction
Before the tooth extraction, your dentist will perform x-rays to determine the position of the internal structure.
If you have an infection in your teeth, a weak immune system or certain medical condition, then your dentist prescribe a certain antibiotic.
Keep in mind one thing that never smokes on the day of tooth extraction or surgery and inform your dentist if you have done it.
If you are suffering from the cold or gastrointestinal illnesses, then follow your pre-extraction instructions carefully.
n Pain control during extraction
Generally, the dentist can perform the tooth extraction by using a local anesthetic injection which is affordable.
The tooth extraction may require the general anesthesia or the deep sedation for extracting the teeth.
At the time of extraction, if you are feeling very nervous, then your dentist will provide you oral sedative of the conscious sedation.
In addition to this, the pain relief medicines or steroid drugs are also provided by your dentist to reduce the inflammation.
n After the tooth extraction
After tooth extraction, it's very common that you will experience mild discomfort, so take your pain medication as directed.
The bleeding is expected after the extraction, so use ice packs to relieve the extraction pain as well as the swelling.
Don't split or use the straw within the 24 hours of the tooth extraction because it may dislodge the newly formed blood clot and cause dry socket.
The medicated dressings after the extraction can help you to relieve the symptoms of dry socket. Call your dentist if any serious problem arises.
n Bleeding and clot control
A wound in the mouth will bleed more than the other parts of the skin, but the saliva can prevent a cab from forming.
After the tooth extraction, your dentist will place a pack immediately for you to bite can put pressure on the wound and form a clot.
Keep the pack for at least 20 minutes after the extraction and feel some oozing from the socket for 24 hours.
The minor bleeding even appears worse by mixing with the saliva. For any further bleeding place some gauze on the socket and bite it for 20 minutes.
n Pain control after extraction
After the extraction, you will experience some tenderness in the area for the first few days and reduce within a few days.
The level of pain will be analyzed with the complexity and difficulty of the procedure. So take pain relief as per your dentist recommendation.
If you notice excess bleeding from your extracted teeth, then consult with your doctor as soon as possible.
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