What is tooth extraction? Is it really painful? Is decayed tooth extraction possible? In this post, you will find answers to these questions and many other. Tooth extraction is the procedure of removing untreatable teeth from their socket in the bone. Tooth extraction may be required for reasons such as excessive caries, dental infection, procedures related to orthodontic treatment and jaw stenosis that threaten oral health. Although pain may be felt before the extraction, there is usually no pain during the extraction and the healing process is fast. Patients can resume their normal activities in a short time. Tooth extraction takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour in a single session. Tooth extraction can be applied to people whose teeth cannot be treated with procedures such as filling, veneering, and root canal treatment. In case of caries, it must be handled with caution. Because caries may be an infection indicator.
What is the Technique Used for Tooth Extraction?
A simple extraction can be performed for teeth in the visible part of the mouth. However, a more serious operation may be required for broken teeth or teeth under the gumline. Before starting treatment, the dentist will first take an X-ray of the teeth. Tooth extraction can be simple or surgical extraction, depending on whether the tooth is visible or not. Most visible teeth can be extracted in a simple procedure. The doctor applies a local anaesthetic to numb the area and prevent the patient from feeling pain. A dental instrument is then used to shake the tooth. Once the tooth is loose, it is carefully removed. Only local anaesthesia is needed for this procedure and it takes a few minutes. Gauze is used to stop the blood clot that forms after the tooth is removed.
What is the Procedure for Care After Tooth Extraction?
There are topics to consider for minimising any discomfort to occur during treatment process. The following should be followed to reduce post-extraction infection risk and to accelerate healing:
- Pain medications must be used as prescribed.
- Cold application to extraction area immediately after tooth extraction to prevent swelling in the area.
- Rest for at least 1 day after tooth extraction
- Non-solid foods should be consumed after tooth extraction. As the tooth extraction area heals, it should be switched to solid foods.
- Smoking should be avoided during the healing process after tooth extraction.
- Brushing and flossing of the teeth should be continued by staying away from the tooth extraction area. In this way, infection is prevented.
When Can You Eat and Drink After Tooth Extraction?
Food and drinks that are not excessively hot or cold can be consumed approximately 2 hours after tooth extraction treatment. The patient can return to work/social life 1 day after the treatment.
Recovery After the Procedure
After extraction, patients may experience pain for a few days and sensitivity for 6-7 days. The complete healing process is 14 days. Post-extraction examinations must be performed at intervals of 1 week and then 6 months.
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Which Treatment Options Do We Offer at the Clinic?
As Antalya Smile Designs family, we successfully perform many important applications in our clinic. We always use the best devices and the highest quality materials. In this way, we achieve the best results in all our procedures and provide 100% patient satisfaction. The following are the treatment and procedures we mainly perform in our clinic:
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- Orthodontic treatments
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- Pedodontics applications
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