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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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2/2/2012 11:31:01 PM
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Melanie, Some pain and swelling is normal after tooth extraction. Degree of pain and swelling after extraction is proportional to amount of trauma to the tissues during tooth extraction and method which is used for tooth extraction. For pain relief, you can take the meds as prescribed. You can do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day to reduce swelling of gums. Keep tooth extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infections. Follow the instructions of your dentist to avoid any complications. If it was a simple tooth extraction, then pain usually regresses in 3-4 days after extraction. If it was a surgical or complicated tooth extraction, then pain and swelling regresses in 7-8 days after teeth extraction.
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Posted By :
melanie
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2/2/2012 9:33:38 AM
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Hi, I had 3 lower back teeth pulled out yesterday i had a little pain last night but with iburofen it eased, today ive been in more pain my gums and jaw feel swollen similar to absess pain ive had before, it also hurts when i swallow, is there anything i can do or take which will help ease the pain :(
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Posted By :
Dental Diva
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2/2/2012 2:57:03 AM
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Thanks for the reply! I managed to get through to my dentist by phone and he said that it was probably the medication that they sometimes put in. He told me that if there is no pain, it should be healing fine since I am closely following post surgery instructions. I have noticed that the "black thing" is no longer visible, not too sure what happened to it, but this is day 3 and I'm feeling good so far... fingers crossed it will continue like this. Thanks again for your reply.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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2/2/2012 2:35:48 AM
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Dental diva, Black thing hanging can be food accumulates in extraction socket or can be there because of dead cells or tissues or can be blood clot. Blood clot is formed within 30 minutes of tooth extraction and within a week, it is replaced with granulation tissue. Blood clot if dislodged or dissolves, lead to a very painful condition which is called as dry socket. Without clinical examination, it is difficult to tell precisely that what that black thing is. You can visit your dentist for evaluation.
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Posted By :
dental diva
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2/1/2012 6:57:47 AM
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I had 2 molars extracted under sedation on Monday (2 days ago) and I have been in very little to no pain, other than a bit of soreness. I have only had to take 2 painkillers since my extraction. I have been following my dentist's instructions, however, now I see a black thing hanging from my extraction site and I am petrified that it may be the blood clot which may dislodge and cause dry socket. Does this sound normal? I tried to call my dentist but they are closed for lunch:(
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/31/2012 3:18:20 AM
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Deanna, Weakness and dizziness can be there because of pain meds or can occur because of less food intake. Take nutritious soft diet to avoid dizziness and weakness. If a mercury filling got chipped off during extraction, then you can get re-filling done. If swollen tongue is because of trauma to the tongue during extraction, then it will regress in some time. Tongue infection can also lead to some swelling of tongue. You can continue with warm saline rinses for faster healing of extraction socket. Keep extraction socket and tongue clean to avoid any infections. If there is no objective swelling and you feel heaviness of tongue, then it can be because of nerve damage during extraction. If swelling of the tongue doesn’t seem to regress, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/31/2012 3:16:31 AM
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Jo, Pain after tooth extraction is dependent on amount of trauma to the supporting tissues during tooth extraction and method of tooth extraction. In case of surgical or complicated tooth extraction, pain is there for 7-8 days after extraction. Pain will regress completely in other few days. You can take meds as prescribed by your dentist and continue with warm saline rinses for faster healing of extraction socket to take place. Keep tooth extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infections.
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Posted By :
Deanna Franklin
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1/30/2012 6:50:47 PM
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Well the pain is gone now but the tongue is swelling again and is sore and appears to be a little on the white side. Not sure what to do about this or if I should just wait it out. Thanks for any advice.
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Posted By :
Deanna Franklin
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1/30/2012 9:41:46 AM
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Thank you so much for your help. Today is day 4. Pain is almost gone. But I am so shaky and weak. Out of breath just walking to the bathroom and back. Hoping this is normal. Could my body be in shock? I did have an old mercury filling that was chipped that was removed with that tooth as well.
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Posted By :
Jo
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1/30/2012 7:03:51 AM
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I had two lower wisdom teeth surgically removed 6 days ago, and I am still in pain and having to take medication every 4 hours. How long before the pain goes?
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/30/2012 1:16:29 AM
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Deanna, Some pain after 3-4 days after tooth extraction is normal. Intensity and duration of pain is dependent on tooth extraction procedure and amount of trauma to the supporting tissues of teeth during tooth extraction. For faster healing of gums to take place, you can continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Pain usually regresses completely in 4-5 days after simple tooth extraction and lasts for 7-8 days in case of surgical or complicated tooth extraction.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/30/2012 1:14:58 AM
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KHH, If extraction socket is large, then an absorbable material is placed in tooth extraction socket and stitches are given over it. To approximate flap margins, stitches are given and can be either resorbable or non-resorbable stitches. You can visit your dentist for evaluation of your problem. By the time you visit a dentist, you can continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day and keep extraction socket area clean.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/30/2012 12:55:09 AM
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Deanna, Because of some trauma to the tongue during tooth extraction or because of medicaments, tongue might have got swollen. You can do warm saline rinses to reduce swelling of tongue. Swelling of tongue will regress in some time. Keep tongue clean to avoid any secondary infections.
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Posted By :
Deanna Franklin
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1/29/2012 10:55:10 AM
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Is it normal for the tongue to swell 3 days after all teeth have been taken out? Today my tongue feels swollen kind of scary.
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Posted By :
KHH
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1/29/2012 2:57:17 AM
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Had my molar extracted 4 days ago. After rinsing tonight, I noticed a big piece of white gauze poking out through the stitches. Is this normal? Does it need immediate attention? Thanks.
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Posted By :
deanna franklin
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1/28/2012 11:51:24 AM
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Today is day 3 and I am not as swollen but hurting in the gums a good bit. Wondering when I should start to feel a lot better?
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/28/2012 4:03:02 AM
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Nisha, Your mouth will heal. Its just that meds should be taken as prescribed. You can take motrin. It will also provide pain relief. Motrin, advil, tylenol are common meds which are given after tooth extraction. To avoid any complications after tooth extraction, follow the instructions of your dentist. You can do warm saline rinses 24 hours after tooth extraction. To avoid any secondary infections, keep tooth extraction socket area clean. Avoid smoking as it leads to delayed healing. If it was a simple tooth extraction, then extraction socket will heal in 10-14 days and if it is a surgical or complicated tooth extraction, then it may take weeks to months for extraction socket to heal completely.
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Posted By :
Nisha
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1/28/2012 3:53:03 AM
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Ol I get what you was saying but I wasn't able to get those meds so the pharmacy told me to take Motrin to take away the pain. But now you have me scare since I didn't get those meds I feel like my mouth isn't going to heal right
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/28/2012 12:45:17 AM
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Nisha, You are supposed to take meds as prescribed by your dentist/oral surgeon. If you have problems with pain meds, then you can tell your dentist to prescribe some other pain meds. Stronger pain meds are prescribed if there was much of trauma to the investing tissues and if it was simple tooth extraction, then mild pain meds are prescribed. It is recommended to take the meds as prescribed. For faster healing of tooth extraction socket to take place, you can continue with warm saline rinses 24 hours after tooth extraction. Follow the instructions of your dentist and keep tooth extraction socket area clean.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/28/2012 12:44:32 AM
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Jimmyz, Bad taste in mouth after tooth extraction can occur because of meds prescribed, food accumulates in tooth extraction socket or can occur because of healing. After extraction socket has healed completely, bad odor from mouth regresses. Bad taste after so long can occur because of salivary gland infection, sinusitis, poor oral hygiene, some gum infection present or can occur because of other systemic cause. Maintain a good oral hygiene and also use a mouth wash which is a chemical adjunct to plaque removal. If bad taste doesn’t regress, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/28/2012 12:43:05 AM
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Francis, White substance on tooth extraction socket can be there because of healing of tooth extraction socket or can be there because of food accumulates. If food accumulates occur in tooth extraction socket, then they can be removed by warm saline rinses, tweezers or by brushing gently over it without irritating the tooth extraction socket. You are supposed to avoid food accumulates in socket but don’t irritate tooth extraction socket area too much. Food deposits in extraction socket can lead to secondary infection and pain. You can continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Stitches are given to approximate the flap margins. If they are resorbable stitches, then they will resorb on their own and if they are non-resorbable stitches, then they need to be removed 7-10 days after tooth extraction.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/28/2012 12:41:38 AM
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Deanna, Some dizziness and weakness after surgical or complicated tooth extraction or multiple teeth extraction is normal. You are advised to take rest after multiple teeth extraction. Take rest with head on slightly elevated position. Take nutritious soft diet. You can continue with warm saline rinses 24 hours after multiple teeth extraction. Take the meds as prescribed by your dentist and follow the instructions of your dentist.
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Posted By :
Nisha
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1/27/2012 11:27:49 PM
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I had my two wisdom Roth pull plus another tooth my doctor prescribe me meds but I wasn't able to get them do I bought Motrin is that fine. And will my mouth heal fine without those meds he gave me
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Posted By :
jimmyz
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1/27/2012 9:54:56 PM
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I had my top two wisdom teeth extracted in Nov 2011. Everything healed fine. no pain, swelling, bleeding. I did have a few pieces emerge during healing but they worked themselves out. since the procedure everything still tastes like the medicine. I has been 3 months and I still taste the numbing agent. All foods taste different. i know this is not normal. Any help?
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Posted By :
Francis Héroux
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1/27/2012 4:04:22 PM
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Hello, I've had a tooth removed two days ago that involved a small surgery and so I now have 2 stiches. There is a small almost transparent white substance that formed over the blood clot that I presume is either a mixture of saliva, drinks and food or part of the healing process. I have read the comments below where you mention that we should "keep the socket area clean". I'd like to know if you think this apply to my case and if so, should I use my toothbrush to clean the area? I would do so in a gentle way of course! Thank you and a good day to you.
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Posted By :
Deanna Franklin
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1/27/2012 12:58:00 PM
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I had all my teeth taken out yesterday. I was put under and he cut my gums top and bottom all the way across to get infection out and get ready for false teeth in 6 weeks. I feel a little dizzy today. I have not taken any pain meds so that is not the cause of the dizziness. I was just wondering if that is normal to feel the day after surgery.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/26/2012 11:40:56 PM
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Tanya, Mid pain 2 days after tooth extraction is normal. Pain can be there because of normal healing of tooth extraction socket. Pain will regress completely in other few days. Black stuff can be there because of food accumulates in tooth extraction socket. To avoid any complications, follow the instructions of your dentist and take the meds as prescribed. Keep tooth extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infection. In case of simple tooth extraction, complete healing occurs in 10-14 days after tooth extraction and n complicated or surgical tooth extraction, it may take weeks to months for extraction socket to heal completely. If pain seems to aggravate, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/26/2012 11:40:05 PM
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Kathryn, Some oozing of blood for 24 hours after tooth extraction is normal. To control bleeding, you can apply pressure with gauze pack or can bite on moist ice tea bags to stop the bleeding. Some pain is normal after tooth extraction for which pain meds are given by the dentist. It will take 10-14 days for tooth extraction socket to heal completely. Follow the instructions of your dentist to avoid any complications. You can do warm saline rinses 24 hours after tooth extraction. If your dentist has not suggested any pain med, then you can visit your dentist to get it prescribed.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/26/2012 11:38:33 PM
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Bob, Maxillary sinus can be accidentally opened during tooth extraction. This complication is more common when teeth project into sinus than when there is considerable bone present between floor of sinus and root apices. If perforation is very small, then blood clot filling extraction socket will close the communication but if perforation is big, then stitches, absorbable material pack or surgical intervention is required. It takes 2 weeks for perforation to close. If you are apprehensive, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation. By the time, you visit your dentist, take the meds as prescribed and keep extraction socket area clean.
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Posted By :
tanya
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1/26/2012 7:52:41 PM
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I had my tooth removed two days ago and i still have some pai in the gum where the tooth was. I dobt remember spitting out the blood clot. I had food stuck in therr and got a syringe to use salt water to get it out. It came out but it looks like there is black stuff in the hole. Is that normal?
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/26/2012 1:47:02 AM
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Amy, If it was a simple tooth extraction, then extraction socket heals completely in 10-14 days after tooth extraction and if it was a surgical or complicated tooth extraction, then it may take weeks to months for extraction socket to heal completely depending on amount of trauma to the investing tissues. Rinsing 3-4 times a day is normal. If you rinsed before 24 hours, then healing is not going to be affected.
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Posted By :
kathryn
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1/25/2012 8:54:59 PM
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I had two upper teeth extracted to make room for my teeth to move with braces. Dr gave me no pain meds, and I am still bleeding and I'm a significant amount of pain. Any suggestions for at home pain management? Also, should I use peroxyl rinse, or no?
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Posted By :
bob rank
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1/25/2012 3:07:00 PM
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i had an upper molar removed and have a sinus communication have been taking clindamicin for at least 10 days plus zythramax immediately after surgery and im still getting a rotten egg smell in my sinus plus yellow discharge HELP!
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Posted By :
amy
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1/25/2012 9:31:01 AM
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i had bottom back tooth pulled out on 23rd and wondering how long will take for socket to heal and if rinsing it 4 times a day with warm salty water is too much? rinse it after each meal and before bed, my dentist also told me rinse mouth in morning so less 24 hours after tooth removed, will that have major affect on healing process?
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/25/2012 3:19:50 AM
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Anna, Shooting pain and tenderness should not be there 2 weeks after tooth extraction. Pain can be there because of secondary infection of tooth extraction socket. To remove the food accumulates from tooth extraction socket, you can use tweezers or can use a syringe and do warm saline rinses. You can brush gently over tooth extraction socket without irritating tooth extraction socket area too much. Avoid eating from this side of mouth to avoid food accumulates. You can visit your dentist for evaluation of tooth extraction socket. Wisdom tooth extraction socket takes 3weeks to 3 months to heal completely depending on amount of trauma to the investing tissues. Healing gets delayed in case of infection of extractions socket.
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Posted By :
Gregg
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1/24/2012 10:49:15 PM
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Thank you Dr Ritz
Reading through a few and my problem was ans.
About 5 times. Read a few before wasting his time.
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Posted By :
Anna
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1/24/2012 1:08:18 PM
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I had both bottom wisdom teeth removed 2 weeks ago, however still experiencing pain around one of the holes.
The left hole seem to be healing fairly well, and I can already see the hole closing slowly.
However the right one is a complete oposit. It's very tender, the pain is "shooting" into my other teeth on that side, and the size of the hole is actually really large.
It still bleeds now and then, and I can't remove the food (which got properly stuck in it).
I rinse my mouth with salty water as suggested by the surgeon, I also use the syringe (with the pointed nozzle) to clean the holes, I have also tried to use tweezers to remove the food of the hole too, but it's literally stuck & I just can't get it out.
The pain is so sore, it now started shooting into my right ear too. Can you advise please? Thanks
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/24/2012 1:50:38 AM
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De, You can apply pressure with gauze pack to stop the bleeding. It is advised not to spit or rinse the mouth vigorously for 24 hours after tooth extraction. Don’t smoke as smoking delays the healing process of tooth extraction socket. After 24 hours, you can do warm saline rinses for faster healing of socket. Keep tooth extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infections and take the meds as prescribed by your dentist.
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Posted By :
De
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1/23/2012 9:17:01 PM
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Hi Dr. I just got my right lower molar removed and the Dr. didn't give me any post surgical instructions, which lead me to this site. I had the extraction and bone added for a future implant. Is it ok to use gauze to stop the bleeding or leave it alone. And should I swallow the blood or be spitting it out. It has been 6 hours since the surgery.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/23/2012 1:32:43 AM
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Mariaaa, Bit numbness can be there if the nerve is squashed or bruised during tooth extraction. This condition is usually temporary and numbness effect will wear off in some time. Some swelling after tooth extraction is normal. Some trauma to cheeks during extraction can lead to swelling. To reduce swelling, you can continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. During tooth extraction, mouth has to be kept open for long time which can lead to some jaw stiffness. These symptoms will regress in some time. If they don’t seem to regress, then you ca visit your dentist for evaluation. Take the meds as prescribed and follow the instructions of your dentist. Keep extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infections. You can get your missing teeth replaced with dental implants, dental bridge or partial dentures.
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Posted By :
Mariaaa
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1/22/2012 7:00:14 AM
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I got 2 lower molars out on Tuesday (5 days ago) and I still have a bit of numbness in my right jaw. Not only that, the inside of my cheek feels like its 'collapsed' in a way. Thats the best way to describe it really? It's swollen on the inside and I can't help but chew on a bit of it - which is painful. My jaw is still stiff aswell :( I'm quite worried as I had a tooth taken out a month ago and I had none of this! What could be causing these things?
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/21/2012 1:58:21 AM
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Natasha, If blood clot is dislodged, then dry socket can occur. You can rinse with warm water after 24 hours but don’t rinse too vigorously or forcefully. To remove food accumulates, you can do warm saline rinses or use a syringe or can brush gently over tooth extraction socket area without irritating the socket area too much. Avoid eating from side of extracted tooth and maintain good oral hygiene to avoid secondary infection. Dry socket can occur by dislodgement of blood clot and can lead to delayed extraction socket wound healing.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/21/2012 1:57:09 AM
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Sue, Bony flakes can occur after tooth extraction. A minor surgical procedure called as alveoloplasty/alveolectomy is done to smoothen or remove the bony flakes. These bony flakes lead to soreness and can also interfere with healing process. There should be no bleeding 6 weeks after tooth extraction. Bleeding can be there because of some irritation, trauma to that area or can occur because of some ulcers developed. You can visit an oral surgeon for evaluation. For faster healing of extraction socket to take place, you can continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Wisdom tooth extraction socket may take weeks to months to heal completely depending on amount of trauma to the investing tissues.
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Posted By :
Sue
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1/20/2012 4:34:40 PM
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I am now 6 weeks out from having an impacted wisdom tooth out. The oral surgeon cut my tooth into pieces to take it out. I'm am still pulling little shards of tooth or bone out of the incision area. I developed skin flaps a few weeks ago that are sore and swollen but seem to be going down as the bone fragments push out. He now wants me to have another surgery to have the skin flaps cut off. Is this all typical?
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Posted By :
Natasha
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1/20/2012 12:41:58 PM
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Hi, I had my bottom tooth, 2nd from the back, out 6 days ago. A blood clot failed to form and so today I went to my dentist who scrapped at it a bit(quite painful)to make it bleed again and a new blood clot was formed. I have been so careful to make sure that the new blood clot does not disappear/get infected but I now have some small grains of rice lodged in there and dont have a clue how to go about getting them out of there. Can I rinse with salty water yet? The dentist said that I did have a little dry socket (I did not experience intense pain), can the same thing happen to the tooth again? Help!
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/20/2012 4:00:33 AM
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Linda, Some trauma to the cheeks during tooth extraction can lead to cheek pain. Numbness is usually there for 3-4 hours after tooth extraction and then it becomes fine. Some numbness can occur during healing period. In case of lower jaw, nerve if injured or bruised leads to numbness for a long time. If numbness persists for a long time, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/20/2012 3:59:31 AM
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Tina, You can get alveoloplasty procedure done to remove the bony fragments after tooth extraction. It is not that painful. Your dentist will numb you before procedure so that there is no pain. After bony flakes are removed and sockets have healed well, you can get missing teeth replaced. Alveoloplasty is done by an oral surgeon but a general dentist can also perform the procedure.
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Posted By :
Tina
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1/19/2012 10:59:14 PM
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I psted a questiion to you on 1-5-2012. You told me I could have the surgery aveoloplasty. Well I had to to the emergency room this week. Pus started to come out of my gum like a volcano eruption. My question is, should I give it a year before electing to have surgery? I heard is is very painful to have it done. What is the things that could go wrong?My dentist which is not a oral surgeon, said he can do the surgery. Well please address my 2 questions. Thank You
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Posted By :
Linda
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1/19/2012 7:25:57 AM
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I had two ajoining teeth (upper left) extracted one day ago.The dentist struggled to extract, wiggling back and forth. They gave me gauze to bit down but did not tell me to put pressure for an hour. I have no bleeding problems. My main problem is cheek pain and a feeling of numbness. Is this common?
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/19/2012 3:24:39 AM
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Derrick, After tooth extraction, bleeding occurs and blood clot is formed. Clot is thick, viscous coagulates mass of blood. Migration of leucocytes will occur in and around blood clot and blood clot will contract. As clot contracts, gum tissue which is unsupported after tooth extraction will cover and place clot in position. Clot will be replaced with granulation tissue after few days. Avoid smoking and spitting too much or rinsing your mouth too often as it can lead to dislodgement of blood clot and infection. After 24 hours, you can do warm saline rinses. If it was a simple tooth extraction, then healing of extraction socket will occur in 10-14 days after tooth extraction.
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Posted By :
derrick mwinga
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1/18/2012 11:49:23 PM
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i had my tooth extracted on 18/01/2012
it cloted well and the pain is not much. but there is a big chunk of blood clot; covering the other three teeths. pliz help.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/17/2012 2:40:43 AM
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Marissa, Surgical extraction is done for impacted wisdom teeth so complete healing after wisdom teeth extraction may take weeks to months. You can take solid foods now but avoid eating very hard food stuffs. To avoid any secondary infection, it is important that you keep the extraction socket area clean. Pain and swelling usually subsides in 6-7 days after impacted wisdom teeth removal. Complete healing of extraction socket may take 3 weeks to 3 months depending on amount of trauma to the investing tissues of the teeth. Gums of adjacent tooth may recede after extraction which may make teeth bit loose and the condition regresses with extraction socket healing. Adjacent tooth can also be loose because of trauma to the adjacent tooth during tooth extraction or can occur because of infection in the tooth. If condition doesn’t seem to regress, then you can visit your dentist for evaluation. Without clinical examination, it is difficult to give definite diagnosis.
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Posted By :
Marissa nicole
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1/16/2012 11:38:31 AM
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I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth removed on Tuesday the 10th. I was wondering how much longer I would need to wait to eat solid food. also, when I close my mouth, it seems like my last tooth on my right side on the bottom is lose. is that possible?
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/16/2012 3:30:31 AM
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Jim, Tenderness around sinus, bleeding from sinus can be there because of oro-antral fistula(Mouth sinus communication) formation after tooth extraction. This complication is more common when teeth project into the sinus than when there is considerable bone present between floor of sinus and root apices. Blood clot filling extraction socket closes small communications. Stitches or buccal flap may be given if communication is of considerable size. You can visit your oral surgeon for evaluation. Antibiotics alone will not cause healing to occur. By the time, you visit your dentist, avoid blowing your nose and keep mouth open if sneezing is necessary. Avoid vigorous rinsing. Keep extraction socket area clean to avoid any complications.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/16/2012 3:28:28 AM
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Sarah, Nausea, abdominal pains and diarrhea are probably not because of tooth extraction but because of some other systemic problem. Antibiotics, pain meds can lead to these symptoms but they don’t occur 3 months after extraction. You can visit your physician for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Jim
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1/15/2012 7:58:35 AM
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Three weeks ago I had my left furthest back tooth extracted. One of the roots was curved and was causing severe nerve and sinus pain. It took the dentist several tries to pull it and finally had to make a small cut from the side to get it out. He sent me home with Demerol for the pain and everything was fine I followed all the post extraction advise and everything seemed fine except for tenderness around my left sinus where my cheek is, now 3 weeks later my cheek is very tender to the touch my sinuses have been bleeding( not alot) and I feel like crap. I started taking azithromycin antibiotics. I don't know if this is a regular sinus infection or if this is from the tooth extraction, or if I'm on the right track with the antibiotics. Any advice would be helpful and appreciated.
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Posted By :
Sarah Jane
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1/14/2012 4:52:07 PM
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I had a tooth extraction 3 month ago and ever since I have experienced abdominal pains, Nausea and diarrhoea. I went back to my dentists and came away with no diagnosis my stomach has never been the same I also get feverish symptoms a lot. I generally have not been at good health since having this procedure could somebody help me please thank you.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/14/2012 3:58:36 AM
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Austin S, Tooth fragment which is left inside may or may not come out on its own. You have to visit your dentist for evaluation. Dentist can remove the tooth fragment which is left inside. Dentist will also make sure that the whole of the tooth including roots is removed. If whole of infected tooth is not removed, then infection can spread to adjacent tissues. By the time, you visit your dentist, you can avoid eating from that side and if it is bleeding, then you can put cotton gauze over it. After 24 hours, you can do warm saline rinses. Keep that area clean to avoid any infection. You can get the missing tooth replaced with dental implants or dental bridge.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/14/2012 3:56:54 AM
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Robyn, If there is bleeding from extraction socket even after 1 month of extraction, then it means that extraction socket is not healing well. Extraction socket wound heals by secondary intention and healing occurs from bottom to the top. Fibrous healing of extraction socket might have occurred in your case and is found commonly when there is loss of periosteum along with loss of buccal, lingual plate and the wound may ossify a little or not. Scar tissue is formed in fibrous healing. Excision of lesion and bone repair may also be required for normal healing. Without clinical examination, it is difficult to give definite diagnosis. You can visit your dentist.
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Posted By :
Austin S
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1/13/2012 8:38:51 AM
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I have had a abscessed rear molar, not the very back one but the one right before that on my lower left jawline, for about a year now. Last night i bit down on it and it cracked in half so i pulled it out there is a small piece left behind towards the middle inside of my mouth will it work itself out or what precautionary steps should i take to make sure there is no infection.
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Posted By :
robyn
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1/13/2012 5:34:37 AM
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I had my wisdom teeth out a month ago. The site for the simple extraction is healing fine, however the impacted side is still bleeding. Not continuously, but every second day or so it will start almost gushing blood and hurting a whole lot. Any advice? I've been back to see my dentist who says I have "abnormal healing"
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/13/2012 1:37:10 AM
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Jackie, You will not get dry socket 8 days after tooth extraction. Dry socket can occur because of dislodgement of blood clot and occurs 2-5 days after tooth extraction. No pain, swelling or bleeding means that the socket is healing well. You can now drink with straw. There is no risk. Keep extraction socket area clean to avoid any secondary infections and continue with warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/13/2012 1:35:41 AM
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Colm, In case of simple tooth extraction, healing of extraction socket occurs in 10-14 days after tooth extraction and if it was a difficult tooth extraction or in surgical tooth extraction, healing of extraction socket takes weeks to months. Dry socket can occur 2-5 days after tooth extraction and causes severe throbbing pain which is also radiating. Some soreness of gums can be there because of healing or can be there because of infection of extraction socket due to food deposits in tooth extraction socket. If soreness is because of healing, then pain will start regressing and will get better and if it gets worse, then it is because of infection. Bad taste can occur because of medicaments or can occur because of deposits in extraction socket. For faster healing of extraction socket to take place, continue with warm saline rinses and keep extraction socket area clean.
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Posted By :
kate
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1/12/2012 8:36:15 PM
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I got 4 wisdom teeth taken out 8 days ago there is no pain, swelling or bleeding. And I have eaten solid foods. I don't want to get a dry socket so my questions is when is it okay to drink from straws or kiss my boyfriend?
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Posted By :
jackie
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1/12/2012 8:13:38 PM
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I got 4 impacted wisdom teeth taken out 8 days ago there is no pain, swelling or bleeding. And I have eaten solid foods. I don't want to get a dry socket so my questions is when is it okay to drink from straws or kiss my boyfriend?
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Posted By :
colm
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1/12/2012 4:16:41 PM
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hi i had two teeth removed last week how can i tell if i have an infection or if they are healing as my gums are pretty sore. i had my back two out either side of my mouth (not my wisdom) i have a bad taste in my mouth in the morning when i wake up is this normal please help thanks
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/11/2012 12:34:08 AM
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Noelle, Bruising is one of the complications which can occur after tooth extraction and is not a gangrenous process but occurs due to bleeding into tissues. In some cases, bruising may take few weeks to regress completely. Sensitivity of lower tooth can be there because of exposure of CEJ and root exposure. If tooth adjacent to sensitive tooth was extracted, then by healing of extraction socket and gums, the condition will regress. You can use desensitizing tooth paste to reduce the sensitivity. If sensitivity doesn’t regress, then you can visit a dentist for evaluation. Sensitivity can also be there because of tooth wear or infection in the tooth.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/11/2012 12:27:11 AM
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Jennifer, Implants are given after tooth extraction. If tooth has cracked and can’t be saved, then extraction of tooth can be done. After extraction, you can get the missing tooth replaced with dental implants or dental bridge. Missing tooth if not replaced will lead to shifting of adjacent tooth and will lead to supraeruption of tooth of opposite side. Dental implants are best option for missing tooth replacement. Dental implant is inserted in the bone and abutment is attached to it and dental crown will be given over it. Dental crown will not fall. You can get implant procedure done from a specialist to avoid chances of implant failure.
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Posted By :
Noelle
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1/10/2012 6:42:27 PM
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I've had my wisdom teeth removed just over 2 weeks ago. I am not in pain, however I still have a small bruise under my jaw and slightly swollen, but barely visible. In addition to that, I notice my lower right tooth, which had NO work done in that area, started becoming very sensitive 4 days later. If I bite down, it hurts. This makes it hard for me to eat. Any idea why it would be sensitive by the area that was untouched?
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Posted By :
Jennifer
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1/10/2012 2:37:00 PM
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I had a root canal done about 8 years ago. My crown has fallen off 3 times in the past year. I switched dentists and when he took several x-rays and looked at my tooth, he noticed it was cracked and that it needed to be extracted. He told me I had 2 options. 1- just for them to extract my tooth and 2- for them to put an implant in. By the way it is the 1st back upper molar. For the past year, I have been very self-conscious about eating and hitting it to where the crown might fall out again. So, the implant scares me because of the pictures, and the fact that the crown could still fall out. I will always think, "Is it loose?", "Is it going to fall out?" So, I am leaning towards just an extraction. But, I have heard it could cause other problems, like my teeth shifting. I do not know what to do. Any advice?
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/9/2012 4:51:49 AM
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Rob, Amount of time local anesthesia takes to wear off depends on individual (How fast the drugs are metabolized) and type of anesthesia which is used. There are 2 types of anesthesia, ester type and amide type anesthesia. Some local anesthetic agents have less duration of action whereas some anesthetic agents have long duration of action. With local anesthetic agent such as bupivacaine, numbing effect stays for long time. Adrenaline is added to local anesthetic agent for it to effect for longer period of time. Don’t worry. The numbness will go in some time. Follow the instructions of your dentist and take the meds as prescribed to avoid any complications. If mouth remains numb for long, then you can visit your oral surgeon for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Rob
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1/9/2012 3:27:26 AM
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Hi there.
I had a stomach illness that caused me to throw up continuously for 8 months before surgery resolved the issue. Afterwards, my teeth disintegrated over a 4 year period. So, I just had a full UAL extraction of 29 teeth. The other 7 were extracted in the 3 years beforehand. There were no complications, nasal cavity hasn't been breached and the nerves undamaged. I had a GA for the procedure, and the anaethitist also gave me a LA which he said would wear off in 10hrs. Well, it's now been 14hrs and my mouth is still as numb as it was when
I left the hospital. I need to ask two questions. I though lignocaine only had a half life of 2hrs, so what have they used to last 14 hrs without any sign of depreciating? Is it normal for this LA to last so long after a full UAL extraction? Many thanks for your help.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/9/2012 1:30:10 AM
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Peter, Bleeding from nose can be because of oral sinus communication which is created. Extraction of 1st upper molars or premolars can lead to oro-antal fistula formation. This complication is more common if teeth project into sinus than when there is considerable bone between floor of mouth and root apices. If perforation is very small, then blood clot filling extraction socket will close the communication and if perforation is considerable, then stitches, absorbable material or buccal flap is given. You can visit your oral surgeon for evaluation. By the time you visit your dentist, avoid blowing your nose and drinking with straw and try to squeeze through mouth and not nose.
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Posted By :
Peter
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1/7/2012 11:46:40 PM
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I had a tooth extraction 4 days ago, after a day while taking a bath I had a nosebleed. I wonder if it is normal to have nosebleed after tooth extraction? by the way, I had experienced 3 nosebleed that day.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/6/2012 11:31:49 PM
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Hayden, After a week of tooth extraction, pain should regress and should not aggravate. Pain can be getting worse because of secondary infection in relation to tooth extraction socket. Food accumulates in relation to extraction socket can aggravate the pain. It would be better to visit an oral surgeon for evaluation. By the time, you visit your dentist, continue with warm saline rinses and keep extraction socket area clean. You can brush gently over tooth extraction socket without causing much of irritation of extraction socket to remove the deposits.
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Posted By :
Hayden Brooke
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1/6/2012 7:00:00 AM
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I had my wisdom teeth out a week ago today. I'm still in a fair amount of pain and feel like it should be getting better, but it's getting worse. I have sores all inmy mouth on my checks and around where they removed my tooth. I don't know what to do because I've taken all my prescribed medicine and have switch to over the counter medicine. Should I go see my oral surgeon ?
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/6/2012 3:08:04 AM
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Sharon, If there is severe pain present, then it can be because of infection in the tooth extraction socket. Food accumulates in relation to tooth extraction socket can also lead to pain and soreness. If there is mild pain present, then it can be because of healing of extraction socket. Bony flakes can appear after teeth extraction which can lead to soreness and can interfere with healing. If there are bony flakes present, then smoothening or removal of bony flakes can be done. If it was a difficult tooth extraction and mouth was to be kept for a long time, then it can lead to soreness of jaw and difficulty in opening mouth wide. TMJ dysfunction during extraction can also lead to pain and difficulty in mouth opening. Without clinical examination, it is difficult to give definite diagnosis. You can visit your dentist for evaluation. By the time, you visit your dentist, you can continue with warm saline rinses. Make sure that there are no deposits in extraction socket which can interfere with healing of extraction socket.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/6/2012 3:06:06 AM
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Tina, gum paints are available with pharmacy. You can buy otc gum paint from pharmacy or can ask your dentist to prescribe a gum paint. You can also massage your gums to increase the circulation and for faster healing to take place.
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Posted By :
tina
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1/5/2012 10:24:10 PM
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You replied and said to use gum paint. Where do I get that for faster healing? Thank You
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Posted By :
Sharon
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1/5/2012 10:08:35 AM
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Hi I had all my bottom teeth extrated on dec 23/2011 and i'm still having pain on the right side. The one tooth was hard to get out but it seems on the right side if i yawn , it hurts , it feels like its cutting in. My jaw is still sore too. I rinse many times a day with salt water. Could there be a infection or does the healing take this long. My left side is fine and doesn't hurt at all. Please give me your thoughts. Thank you.
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Posted By :
Dr Ritz
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1/5/2012 2:18:34 AM
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Haseena, Food accumulates in relation to tooth extraction socket can lead to soreness and redness of socket. To reduce swelling of gums, you can do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. Avoid any kind of irritation to tooth extraction socket and keep extraction socket area clean. In case of difficult tooth extraction, it may take 3 weeks to 3 months for extraction socket to heal completely. If pain and swelling doesn’t regress, then you can visit your oral surgeon for evaluation.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/5/2012 2:13:12 AM
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Michelle, You got dry socket after tooth extraction. If blood clot is dislodged or blood clot dissolves, then dry socket occurs. For treatment of dry socket, socket is cleaned and debridement of area is done and medicated dressing is given for pain relief. 2-3 dressings are required in case of dry socket. First dressing provides pain relief for 1-2 days and then second dressing is given. After 2-3 dressings, extraction socket will start healing from inside out and then it is left open to heal. If it is still paining after extraction, then you can visit your dentist to get medicated dressing. By that time, you can gently do warm saline rinses and keep extraction socket area clean.
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/5/2012 2:09:08 AM
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Tina, After multiple teeth extractions, permanent dentures are given after complete healing. If bony flakes have appeared after tooth extraction, then a minor surgical procedure called as alveoloplasty/alveolectomy can be done. Bony flakes after tooth extraction interferes with healing process and leads to slow healing. After multiple teeth extractions, alveoloplasty and or alveolectomy procedure can be done. Bony fragments are smoothened or removed during the procedure. You can visit your oral surgeon to get surgical procedure done. For faster healing to take place, you can also massage your gums with gum paint.
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Posted By :
tina
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1/4/2012 9:42:52 PM
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I had 14 teeth pulled out 5 month ago. I have been through alot of pain. The faw bone area looked white for 3 months, the dentist said it wa the jaw bone that had to roll over.Now I have all of these bome fragments slowly coming to the top of my gum. The tops are during the same. I say it will take me a year to heal, before getting getting dentures. I could have the surgery, but the dentist say it really painful. The dentist says it why it is taking so long, beause i was interferon in 2008. Would there be any health problems that is causing the slow healing process?
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Posted By :
Michelle
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1/4/2012 7:00:10 PM
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Hi, I had a premolar extracted a week ago, I was in a great deal of pain as soon as the anaesthetic wore off and have been ever since! I went back to the dentist after 4 days and he cleaned out the socket, packed it with an antiseptic dressing and gave me a course of antibiotics. It's day 7 today and the pain feels no better and my jaw is getting increasingly difficult to move and the pain in radiating into my ear and its also starting to hurt when I swallow. I also feel really nauseated but I'm not sure if that's due to all the pain meds!? Any advice would be greatly appreciated - thanks.
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Posted By :
haseena
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1/4/2012 3:12:15 PM
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hi, a month ago i had a wisdom tooth extracted, it took over an hour to remove it and i was in severe pain for a few days after. Dentist said my clot had come out so cut my gum to make it bleed and form another clot. It seemed to be healing slowly after that but now the socket looks swollen and red and its still a bit sore, is it infected?
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Posted By :
Dr Carl
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1/4/2012 2:57:54 AM
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Christina P, In case of failure of root canal treatment, abscess can occur below root canal treated tooth. If abscess is not treated, then spread of dental abscess can occur. Severe tooth abscess can cause perforation of bone and affect the soft tissue causing cellulitis and osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis causes fever, nausea and causes severe pain. Burning sensation of face and throbbing pain can also occur because of neuralgia. Fascial space infection or infected sinus can also lead to pain. Without clinical examination, it is difficult to give definite diagnosis. You can visit some other oral surgeon for evaluation.
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