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Monday, January 7, 2013

Tooth Extraction - The Process - And What You Need to Know

By Kemi Jones


Teeth Extraction is among the most common dental surgeries performed today. It is generally performed under local anesthesia and on an outpatient basis.

Before any tooth is extracted the dentist gives a local anesthesia, typically after treating with a topical anesthesia to numb the surface of where the injection needle will be inserted, this way you would not feel the sharp prick of the needle. The Local anesthesia helps to numb any pain during teeth extraction but you would often feel a bit of uncomfortable pressure. In other words you will notice that some teeth havebeen removed but you wouldn't feel the pain.

During extraction the tooth typically comes out whole but the dentist can occasionally intentionally break a tooth especially a tooth with long roots. This is nothing to worry about as the leftover pieces can be removed with the usage of special dental tools, but if he is unable to extract it out the most common way way, the dentist then will try to extract the tooth root surgically, which means that it is necessary to expose the bone above the respective tooth or splitting the roots for easier extraction. After teeth extraction it's required for the dentist to aid blood clotting by employing sterile gauze to press on the location of extraction and will instruct you to keep it there for some time without discarding it. After the blood stops you are then given post extraction directions.

Some individuals regularly notice bleeding from the extraction location two hours after the local anesthesia wears off. This is due to the fact that some local anesthetics include Vasoconstrictors, which are substances that cause the blood vessels to constrict. This implies that when the effect of the anesthetic is gone the arteries expand, and may lead to a comparatively flow of blood. The easiest way to stop it is to press a clean cloth, gauze, hankie at the extraction site for roughly 20-30 minutes. If you are still bleeding after, you should contact a dentist.

Hospitalizing and general anesthesia is mostly requried typcially the seriously sick e.g. serious heart problems, or those taking blood thinners. If you are waiting for an extraction, it's a good idea to eat and take all of the medications that you use continually before the procedure. Your dentist should ask you all about your health, particularly the medications you take, if you have allergies, high blood pressure, diabetes and other sicknesses before considering an extraction.



Pain after teeth extraction is usually manageable with a little help from standard anti-pain medication; your dentist will aprise you of the most acceptable analgesic for you. The discomfort can last for several days; however, it often decreases after the third day. Healing of the area where the tooth was pulled is generally apparent after one week but it often differs in every person. Many health insurance packages include dental, and extractions - ask your dentist if you're covered.




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