Tooth extraction is also referred to as dental extraction. It is the permanent or rather complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. A dental surgeon normally performs the removal. Once removed, your tooth does not grow back. The permanent teeth are removed due to various reasons. If one or more teeth have decayed or are suffering from periodontal diseases to the level where they cannot be refiled through dental procedures, removal is the best option. Another reason is injuries leading to broken teeth and dental or gum problems, which weakens the teeth. If experiencing this tooth problem and in need of extraction, book an appointment with an expert of Tarzana tooth extractions at Around The Corner Dental Health Spa to get more information.
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Procedures Involved in Tooth Extraction
Before the removal of the tooth, several visits to the dentist are made. It is to determine whether the tooth will be removed or treated in other ways, for example, tooth filling. The visit also helps the patient determine if the tooth to be extracted will be replaced by an artificial one. The dentist will also require some background information on any other dental disease or other chronic medical conditions. The information is essential before extraction to prevent blood loss during the process. Medications such as aspirin and clopidogrel should be stopped a week before the procedure to prevent severe bleeding during and after the tooth extraction.
During the process, an injection that contains a local anesthetic agent is used to numb the tooth area. This agent contains lignocaine, which helps in numbing the area to prevent pain. The patient can also be given a sedative that helps reduce their anxiety. Once this has been done, the tooth is grasped by a special tool that rocks the tooth gently side to side until it loses its socket and is then extracted. The whole process happens without the patient experiencing any pain. Soft cotton with padding is put on the space left in the mouth after the extraction to prevent bleeding. The patient must also take pain relievers once at home to reduce the pain when the anesthetic wears off. The patient must also regularly rinse his or her mouth with warm water mixed with a salt pinch. They are also required to eat soft food for about a week to allow the gum to heal completely.
Dangers of Tooth Extraction
Because of the injection done to the gum near the tooth which is to be extracted, the whole process is usually painless. There will be pain once the numbing medication wears off. The patient’s jaw may also feel a lot of stiffness. After the tooth has been extracted, the wound may also become infected with the bacteria from the mouth, leading to more dental problems. The whole process may also cause a dry socket when a blood clot dissolves, thus exposing the jawbones and the tooth nerves leading to severe pain and other infections.
It is important to practice good oral hygiene and follow the directions your dentist gives you after the procedure to avoid these complications.
If you need to visit a dentist for a checkup to avoid teeth problems that may lead to their extractions, get in touch with Around The Corner Dental Health Spa for the help you deserve.