Tooth Extraction - Complications

A tooth extraction is the complete removal of a tooth from the jawbone, the alveoli. An extraction can be done for various reasons, but mostly to remove teeth that have become severely decayed or impacted. Other reasons for an extractive procedure include removing teeth that were lost to disease, accident, trauma or infection. Sometimes teeth that were lost to disease can grow back, but it may be a long process. Visit https://www.dentalwellwi.com/root-canal-vs-extraction for more insights on this topic. 

Before tooth extraction, your dentist will likely prescribe antibiotics for you to take. Antibiotics are needed because they help reduce inflammation around the pulp of the tooth. The antibiotics will also help the dentist to kill off any bacteria that has become resistant to the regular antibacterial treatments, as well as to minimize any damage to the blood vessels in the mouth and the surrounding area.

Some people who experience tooth extraction often experience a more serious complication known as a dry socket. A dry socket happens when the blood supply to a tooth socket is cut off. This leads to the jawbone becoming very exposed and losing the blood supply it needs to stay healthy. If left untreated, a dry socket can lead to necrosis (tissue death) of the bone around the socket. Necrosis can happen to other bones nearby as well, and can cause further problems.

Another common complication after tooth extraction is nerve damage or numbness at the site of the procedure. Nerve damage is typically caused by not following the dentist's instructions. Sometimes, the dentist will apply too much pressure during a tooth extraction. If he or she does, you may feel like you're in a semi-conscious state. If this occurs, the dentist may apply a numbing agent such as ethylene propylene glycol (rubbed on), but in more severe cases, he may need to perform a more complex procedure to numb the area. You will be offered these choices whenever you experience tooth extraction.

Other complications include swelling and infection of the gum tissue, which is caused by the dentist removing large amounts of gum tissue during the procedure. The bacteria that naturally occur in the mouth can cause severe gum infections and abscesses if not taken care of properly. To avoid gum infections and abscesses, you should follow the advice of your dentist and rinse your mouth thoroughly with warm salt water immediately after your tooth removal procedure. You should also be sure to use a non-flavored dental mouthwash that inhibits bacterial growth.

You will likely be given an anesthetic while your tooth extraction is being performed. An anesthesiologist will usually administer this anesthesia, though sometimes a general anesthetic is required. After your dentist has performed all of his or her recommended procedures, you will probably be given an anesthetic as well to prevent any pain or discomfort. Check out this post for more details related to this article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holistic_dentistry.