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Tooth extraction is the removal of the tooth from your mouth that is severely damage. The process of tooth extraction In a simple extraction, the dentist will give you the local anesthesia in most cases. The dentist then use the instrument called elevator to loosen the tooth from the jawbone by breaking the ligaments. The tooth is pulled and a blood clot usually forms in the empty socket.
Tooth extraction is the removal of the tooth from your mouth that is severely damage. The process of tooth extraction In a simple extraction, the dentist will give you the local anesthesia in most cases. The dentist then use the instrument called elevator to loosen the tooth from the jawbone by breaking the ligaments. The tooth is pulled and a blood clot usually forms in the empty socket. The dentist packs a gauze sponge into the socket. Occasionally the dentist will place a few stitches to close the gum edges. After extraction, healing takes from one or two weeks, and some swelling and bleeding are expected in next first 24 hours. Having a missing tooth can lead to shifting teeth, improper bite, or difficulty chewing. Your dentist may restore the area with an implant, filling or other treatment. Here are some reasons for extraction. Wisdom teeth often are extracted either before or after they come in. They commonly come in during your early twenties. They get stuck in the jaw and often need to be removed, and may not have enough room to come in completely. This can irritate the gum, causing pain and swelling, which requires the tooth to be removed A tooth that is growing against another tooth, and is not growing in its normal position.
Here are some expectations after surgery. Rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and pain. Change gauze pads before they become soaked with blood. Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding. Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or soup Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue. Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 October 2007 )
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