Painless Tooth Extraction

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 Although having a tooth Extraction is usually very safe, the procedure can allow harmful bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. If you have a condition that puts you at high risk for developing a severe infection, you may need to take antibiotics before and after the tooth extraction. Before having a Extraction, let your dental doctor know your complete medical history, the medications and supplements you take, and if you have one of the following(examples)

• Damaged or man-made heart valves
• Congenital heart defect
• Impaired immune system
• Liver disease
• History of bacterial endocarditis
• using blood thinners(aspirin related drugs)
• diabetic and hyper tention
• Pregnency

POSTOPERATIVE CARE:

• Bite firmly on the cotton wool pack provided for 30 minutes·
• If bleeding reoccurs later, use a spare cotton pack or roll up a handkerchief and bite hard in the area of the extraction. Sit down quietly and wait for bleeding to stop·
• Avoid alcohol, smoking and physical exercise for 24 hours as this may increase the chances of infection or more bleeding·
• Avoid rinsing the area for 24 hours as this may lead to loss of the blood clot from the tooth socket  and increases the risk of infection·
• 24 hours after the extraction, rinse your mouth with warm salt water up to four times a day, for a week. This again will reduce the chances of infection·
• If you require painkillers e.g. ibuprofen, paracetamol, you may find if you take them before the anesthetic wears off, the symptoms will be less severe·
• For some procedures it can be normal to have some degree of swelling and bruising after the extraction. Anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce these symproms.
• Following extraction the tooth socket will heal and change shape until it becomes smooth over a period of 3-6 months · If symptoms persist for several days after extraction, please contact the sridevi dental clinic emergency number