Dental Extraction Guide

What About the Blood?

editor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:17:29 +0000

Expect blood after the extraction. The extraction site needs blood clotting in order to protect the wound from infection and to allow it to heal quickly. Placing a moist, clean gauze or cotton can control the blood, however, be sure to apply it over the extraction site with gentle pressure.

What is a dry socket?

editor — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:45:23 +0000

A dry socket is one of the possible effects of a tooth extraction. Dry sockets refer to, well, the extraction site being dry after the tooth extraction has taken place. Symptoms of drys sockets come out only about four days after the tooth extraction, and manifest as a dull, throbbing pain that emanates from the extraction site up to your ear.

There are ways though of lessening the chances of dry sockets. One method is to keep your socket clean after the tooth extraction operation. 24 hours after the procedure, you should rinse the extraction site with half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in a cup of water.

Your dentist will also recommend after-care steps for you to take so that you decrease the chances of suffering from a dry socket.

Extraction for braces purposes.

editor — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:33:57 +0000

by: Christine Zafra

Sometimes, people need braces to make their teeth look aesthetically beautiful (or perhaps for functionality too). Depending on the case of your teeth, there are times that dentists need to extract one, two or more teeth to make the braces fit together. This is not unusual since sometimes, the tooth gets a little to far from the teeth line that pulling or pushing it with the use of braces, seem impossible. Others who do not want their tooth to be extracted prefer rubber bands to be placed on the hooks of the braces to help their unaligned tooth to line up with the rest.

Swelling problems.

editor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:30:07 +0000

by: Christine Zafra

Perhaps you have had simultaneous molar extractions. Swelling is not really a big issue here. Imagine you have been punched three times on the cheekbone, same spot, same force. Wouldn’t your cheekbone swell due to the impact? That’s the same thing that happened to your gums. The periosteum, or the tissue covering of the tooth bone, plays an important role here. If this part gets torn (due to bad dentistry, really), that part can swell unusually than the others. Sometimes too, depending on the case of your teeth, drilling must be made and chances are, increased swelling will likely occur.

The Bloody Aftermath

Administrator — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:56:27 +0000

It’s done. The wretched tooth (or teeth) was pulled out. You got blood in your mouth , the orthodontist placed some swabs on it to clean it up, while you put pressure on the area to (somewhat) stop the bleeding. Yaaay! You’re going home! But wait, you need to read the tips below on what to do next.

No strenuous activity for the next two hours. So just sit down somewhere and rest—you’ve just survived a nasty ordeal.

Don’t suck or spit too much. If you do, it may affect blood clot formation.

Still in pain? Take some tylenol or ibuprofen in the meantime.

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The Shot

Administrator — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:19:52 +0000

This is the part that most people don’t like to experience. It’s time to numb up the tooth and jawbones and gums around it. The only way to do it is by injecting lidocane into the area.

Curiously, the pain people feel when they get shots depends on where they receive it. If the shot is done on a loose tissue, then it won’t hurt as much. The pain usually comes from the liquid forcibly making space in a dense or tight location (in this case it’s the gums).

Lastly, don’t give your orthodontist a hard time. The faster it’s done, the quicker your tooth is pulled out. Another reason is to allow the orthodontist to focus solely in doing dental injection—if he or she makes a mistake, a new shot will need to be done.

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“Superbugs” Thriving on Dental Braces

Administrator — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:16:33 +0000

Studies are showing that so-called “Super-Bugs” MSRA are quite common in dental braces that can lead to blood poisoning. Specific dental devices are braces worn to finish treatment by providing an ideal place for the bacteria to thrive. MSRA are called superbugs due to their ability not to get affected by common antibiotics hence making treatment very difficult.

Dentists are told to advise patients to practice good oral hygiene, that could not only prevent dental diseases in the first place but to prevent such harmful bacteria from gaining a foothold. Another risk is a form of yeast that is another cause of dental infections, together with MSRA is indeed a grave concern for all.

Tooth Decay No More

Administrator — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:09:16 +0000

Researchers have broken ground by discovering the enzyme that allows bacteria that causes plaque to adhere to teeth. Studies have found that the enzyme glucansucrase is responsible for the ability of bacteria to adhere to teeth that may spur a development of inhibitors to battle it’s production. Block that particular enzyme and you get a mouth free of decay causing bacteria thus a healthier smile.

Added to anything from toothpaste, sweets and just about anything that is known to cause tooth decay and you have the sweet tooth without the cavities to match. Though it may signal an end to tooth decay, oral health should still be a priority.

Toothless No More

Administrator — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:41:26 +0000

In a new study that printed in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that the cumulative survival rate of implant-placed over dentures was almost 96% for ten years. The success rate for the maxilla (upper jaw) implant supporting over dentures was 87.3 percent and the mandible (lower jaw) was 99.5 percent. An implant-supported over denture requires that implants are placed into the jaw. The implants will bond to the jawbone forming an anchor. Full bridges/dentures are made to attach into the implants, locking the teeth replacement into place.The great news is periodontists have the knowledge, training and facilities to give people teeth that look and feel just like their own. This procedure is basically a team effort between the patient, dentist and periodontist.(Source:Science Daily)

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The Nasty Complications

Administrator — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:18:39 +0000

We all have to face reality, and complications from dental extractions are possible. Here is a list with some short descriptions and remedies:

Infection: a host organism, colonizing on your tooth (yuck, I know). The orthodontist usually gives prescribed antibiotics in this case.

Prolonged bleeding: if the bleeding continues past 48-hours, I think it’s time to go back to the orthodontist.

Swelling: normal

Nerve injury: caused by inadvertent damage by s surgical drill, possible permanent damage. See a doctor.

Alveolar osteitis:a dry socket; a bone inflammation. Normally occurs 2-5 days after a wisdom tooth extraction. No treatment. You’ll just have to endure it, although there are some pain killing sedative dressing. See your orthodontist.

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