They pulled out a tooth. Unpleasant, but what to do. If you have already experienced this process, then this does not mean that it is all over. It is necessary to follow the doctor's recommendations so as not to cause additional inconvenience. Prevention of complications is needed.
Most often, problems arise in those people who ignore the recommendations of the dentist. Tooth extraction is a small operation that requires professionalism from the doctor, and compliance with the requirements of the doctor from the patient. After the tooth is pulled out, a wound remains, which is not an ordinary scratch. She will not heal herself in a few days. A well of torn tooth needs careful care for a week.
What to do immediately after the removal procedure?
To begin with - leave the institution where all this "execution" took place. But first, you need to sit in the corridor for half an hour, calm down, recover, periodically applying cold to the injured jaw. In any case, doctors advise doing so. Then, you need to get everything that the doctor prescribed in the pharmacy. But better, of course, in advance. It is advisable in this way to play it safe, than then for a long and painful struggle with the consequences. Unpleasant sensations and pain should not occur after a few days. If they are still present, it is best to consult a doctor.
What is the prevention of complications?
So, if you have a tooth pulled out, you can’t:
- There are two to three hours after that;
- Drink alcohol and smoke for two days;
- A visit to the sauna or bath is contraindicated;
- You should not take a very hot shower;
- Avoid being in the open sun.
After a tooth is pulled out, than to rinse an oral cavity? A rinse is necessary. The solution is prepared in this way: a glass of water - one teaspoon of salt, you can use baking soda instead of salt, you can alternate. Also, a solution of potassium permanganate is suitable. Rinse should be done as often as possible, preferably every fifteen minutes.
Due to the doctor's advice being not followed, an infection can get into the wound. Then pain occurs, and the wound begins to bleed. In this case, you need to make a swab of cotton wool or gauze, moisten it with three percent hydrogen peroxide and put it on the wound. Soak for about half an hour. This will stop bleeding and promote healing. If the place where the tooth was pulled out still hurts, you should visit the dentist. And, preferably, do not delay with this matter. The doctor chooses the method of treating pain based on the cause of its occurrence.
If the bone edge is exposed, the protruding edges are smoothed. If there is an infection, get rid of it by washing. Various solutions are used, sometimes even alcohol. Gum disease is treated with antibiotics and antiseptics.
Tooth extraction is usually a last resort. It is used when the tooth can no longer be saved.
What are the consequences of the absence of a tooth?
- Digestion disorder due to the fact that food will be poorly chopped.
- Other teeth will get a lot of stress.
- Teeth located near the hole may shift or lengthen.
To avoid such problems, there are two ways:
- Prosthetics.
- Implantation.
So, if you pulled out a tooth, you can restore what was lost. In order for the replacement to be complete, your first step should be to visit an orthopedic dentist in order to get advice and choose the best option.
In order not to create difficulties with your teeth, you need to visit the dentist regularly at least once every six months for the purpose of prevention. If a problem has arisen, it is necessary to immediately contact a qualified specialist who will help to solve it qualitatively and quickly. Modern clinics have effective technologies, experienced staff and an individual approach to solving your problem.