Dental Extraction Guide

You will be feeling pressure as soon as the extraction begins. Although the shot before is supposed to numb the pain, it won’t take away the feeling of the pressure. The reason for this is that the lidocaine inhibits the nerve fibers around the affected tooth from transmitting pain sensations, however the said local anesthetic doesn’t affect the pressure sensations. So relax, it’s normal.

Where does the pressure come from? It comes from the dentist trying to expand the socket of the affected tooth. Imagine pulling a large screw from a wooden table using your fingers. Since you don’t have a screwdriver, you loosen it by forcing it against one side and the other until the hole widens enough for you to pull it out.

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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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So you’re going to undergo a tooth extraction. In order to fully prepare for that, your orthodontist will need to do two things.

First, X-ray the tooth in question. This will allow your orthodontist to see the internal aspects of your tooth and the others around it. Lastly, take your medical history. The one attending to you will need to know how your tooth got that way.

The info obtained from the X-ray output will help your orthodontist in figuring out what to do with your tooth: will he or she extract it or not. Regarding the Medical History, you will need to be open with him or her on the medications you take, and possible allergies you have. One of the possible drugs that will affect your tooth extraction is aspirin, as it affects blood clotting.

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Talking with you is like pulling teeth: this idiom basically states that pulling teeth is an extremely discomforting experience. In some ways it is, but with foreknowledge, you can make tooth extractions less painful.

Here are just some reasons why you should undergo this procedure:

If tooth repair is no longer an option: It’s already cracked and decayed to the point of no return, then your dentist or orthodontist will recommend a tooth extraction

Misaligned or non functioning teeth. Examples of such are wisdom and impacted teeth.

Preparation for braces. In order to make proper space for new and aligned tooth to grow, an orthodontist may need to pull some teeth out.

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Surgical extraction is done when: 1) The teeth needed to be removed are hard to reach; 2) Teeth have really curved roots, and; 3) There is severe damage caused by tooth decay. The gum and bone tissue around the tooth are cleared and the dentist separates the tooth in several pieces before extraction.

In such that your teeth are severely damaged and extracting all of them is the only possible solution to your problem, then you may want to use an immediate denture which is a denture that is put in your mouth after your extraction so that you can stop worrying about not having teeth in the coming weeks.

Avoid rigorously cleaning the extraction site with your toothbrush or dental floss so that the wound can heal completely. Observe for any extreme pain or swelling and remember to contact your dentist once excessive bleeding or swelling occurs. Always practice proper oral hygiene to ensure that your extraction will be free from infection.

For the first 24 hours after the extraction, you should avoid spitting or rinsing too much since these may slow down blood clod formation. Avoid hot liquids such as hot coffee or soup in order to prevent blood clots from dissolving. Rest, if possible, and combat pain and swelling with pain medications.

Extractions can be classified as simple extractions and surgical extractions. Simple extractions are done on teeth that are: 1) Easily seen in the mouth; 2) Not yet severely damaged by tooth decay, and; 3) Teeth that can be extracted without too many complications. The dentist lifts the tooth using an elevator and removes it using dental forceps.

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.