Tooth extraction is the surgical
removal of a
tooth
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Common Reasons for
Extracting the Teeth
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- Severe
Tooth Decay is the most
significant cause of tooth loss in children
- Advanced
Gum Disease is the
major motive of tooth removal in adult
- Fracture or break a tooth
by accident
- Wisdom tooth removal if
infected or not having enough space (impacted wisdom teeth)
- Removing the tooth can help keep infection from spreading to
other areas of your mouth
- In preparation for braces
or orthodontic treatment
What
to do Before Tooth Extraction
Alcohol Restrictions
- Alcohol should be
discontinued before and following the surgical procedure.
Transport to and from
the Appointment
- When a general anesthetic or light sedation is used, the patient should
not drive. Plans for someone to accompany and assist the patient should be
made.
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The Night Before the
Appointment |
- A good night rest is
advocated.
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Personal Items
- The clothing worn should be loose and comfortable. The sleeves should be
easily drawn up over the elbows.
Contact Lenses and
Dentures
- You will be asked to remove contact lenses and dentures, and
should bring containers for their safe keeping.
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Overview of Tooth Removal
Simple Tooth Extraction
- Perform on teeth that are
visible in the mouth.
- Complete usually under
local anesthesia to numb the area where the tooth will be removed.
- Require only the use of
instruments to lift and/or grasp the visible portion of the tooth
(dental elevators and forceps).
- You can gently bite down on
a cotton gauze pad to help stop the bleeding.
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Surgical
Tooth Extraction |
- Involve the teeth that
cannot be easily accessed (the
Wisdom Tooth).
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- The teeth are broken under
the gum line.
- The teeth have not erupted
fully.
- The soft tissues covering
the tooth may be elevated.
- Surrounding and overlying
bone tissue could also be removed.
- The tooth may be split into
several pieces to ease its release.
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- A stronger, general
anesthesia may be used, especially if several or many of your teeth
need to be extracted.
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- You may need stitches after
the tooth is removed.
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- You can firmly bite down on
a cotton gauze pack placed over the surgical area to help stop the
bleeding.
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- The dentist will take out the stitches a few days
after.
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What
to do After Tooth Extraction
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Recovery period usually lasts
only a few days. |
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The following will help
Speed Recovery: |
- Bite firmly the gauze pack over the surgical area for,
at least, 1/2 hour; then
discard it gently.
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- Do not spit, or suck through a straw, since this will promote
bleeding.
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- Start taking your pain pills
before the numbing medication has worn off.
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Over-the-counter (OTC) pain
medications or Painkillers may be used for temporary pain
relief. Take these as directed on the package and around the clock.
Do not overdosing on these generic
drugs:
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- Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth for the first 12
hours after the surgical appointment. Then use
warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup [4 ounces] of warm water)
after tooth-brushing and every 2 hours.
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- DO NOT SMOKE for 24 hours after surgery because this will
cause bleeding, pain and interfere with healing.
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- Get plenty of rest; at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. Avoid
strenuous exercise during the first 24 hours, and keep the mouth from
excessive movement.
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- Use a liquid or soft diet high in protein.
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- Drink a large volume of water and fruit juices.
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- Do not drink through a straw because this may promote
bleeding.
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Looking forward to hearing from
you Aleksandr
V. Melekhin, DDS
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