Do You Need A Tooth Extraction?

Even though you are trying to maintain your oral hygiene, sometimes it can happen that you have to remove one tooth. Do not worry about extraction of your tooth, because, although it sounds scary, this is a routine process that often ends without complications. What you need to keep in mind is that the place in your jaw where the tooth was can’t remain empty forever. After the healing process, you can have that tooth replaced with a dental implant or dental bridge.

Some of the reasons for tooth removal can be periodontal disease, tooth root infection, fracture, orthodontic or prosthetic reasons.

Before coming to your tooth extraction appointment, eat and drink some fluids, because you won’t be able to do that several hours after the extraction. The part of the jaw where the tooth is being removed from will be under the influence of local anesthesia and during the extraction, you will not feel any pain, just pressure. Sometimes extraction goes without any pain after the intervention, and sometimes you might need to take some of the painkillers.

Post-Operative Instructions

  • After having a tooth removed, take all the medications that have been prescribed to you.

  • In the first 24 hours, don’t eat and drink anything that is hot.
  • Avoid swooshing the fluid in your mouth and don’t use the straw for the first few days after the tooth removal.
  • It’s important to maintain regular oral hygiene so that bacteria don’t stay in your mouth and thus endanger the wound.
  • Wash the teeth around the wound carefully so as not to damage the suture.
  • Come for the suture removal as planned.
  • Do not touch the wound with your tongue or fingers.
  • If necessary, take some painkillers.
  • Avoid smoking for several days after tooth removal.
  • If you feel a severe pain or you notice an abnormal bleeding, contact us immediately.