Tooth extraction

• Траяна Камбарева •Surgery

Tooth extraction can be performed by your personal dentist or by a specialist surgeon.tooth extraction

First, an anesthetic is administered, which may be local (only in the area around the tooth to be extracted) or general.

The tooth is extracted and a tampon is placed over the wound to help stop the bleeding. An implant or bridge can be placed in the place of the lost tooth.

What to expect after surgery?

Sometimes the recovery period is only a few days. The following tips can help you recover more quickly:

  • Take painkillers prescribed by your doctor or surgeon.
  • In the 24 hours following tooth extraction, rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water (5 g salt in 250 ml lukewarm water) several times a day to relieve swelling and pain.
  • Change the pad regularly before it becomes completely saturated with blood. Take a short break, above all, stay calm until the bleeding stops.
  • Do not smoke
  • Eat soft foods, especially soups, gradually transitioning to harder foods.
  • You don’t need to lie still—this may even prolong the bleeding—but you can rest your head on a pillow.
  • Avoid constantly touching the wound with your tongue.
  • Continue cleaning your teeth and tongue

In some cases, stitches may be necessary. These may dissolve over time or be removed after a few days. Your dentist will explain in detail when exactly they should be removed.

When is it necessary to extract a tooth?

The extraction of one or more teeth is necessary when the tooth is “decaying” or when a tooth has an abscess and there is no other treatment option. Extracting the diseased tooth will prevent the spread of infection throughout the mouth, so do not delay the procedure for too long.

What are the risks of tooth extraction?

During the procedure, the infection can spread throughout the body (or certain parts of the body). Of course, these cases are very rare, and the patient may be advised to take antibiotics before and after tooth extraction. There is a higher probability of the infection spreading in patients with artificial heart valves or those with congenital heart defects.

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