SPECIALIST DOCTOR IN MALAD-MUMBAI BY DR. TAWARI CLINIC
Extractions / Oral Surgery
Tooth removal, also known as tooth extraction, is a dental procedure where a tooth is removed from its socket in the bone. The procedure is generally straightforward, but the complexity depends on factors like the tooth’s position, root structure, and whether it’s impacted.
Extraction Of Tooth
Indication for Extraction
- Tooth is severely damaged
- Loose Tooth
- Infection
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Improper position of Tooth
- Fractured Tooth or root
- Incomplete eruption of tooth.
POST EXTRACTION
INSTRUCTION
The feeling of numbness will begin to wear off in 30 minutes to 4 hours. Until that time, avoid all hot foods liquids, and do not chew. This is to prevent accidentally burning or biting the lips, cheeks, inside of your mouth, or tongue until feeling has Returned. ANY CONCERNS ABOUT PROLONGED NUMBNESS, PLEASE CALL OUR DENTAL CLINIC
Do not spit for 1-2 hours. Maintain firm biting pressure on the gauze for one to two hours..
It is normal for the extraction site to bleed slightly or ooze blood for 12 to 24 hours following surgery.
For the first 2-8 hours after surgery, ice packs should be applied to the outside of the face over the area of the extraction site.
This will help reduce discomfort and swelling.
Take proper medicine as prescribe by Doctor. FOR SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS OR ALLERGIC REACTIONS SEEK MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY.
A liquid or soft diet should be adhered to for the first 12-24 hours. It is important to drink plenty of liquids for the day or two following surgery. Avoid the use of a straw as it may dislodge the blood clot that is forming in the extraction site.
Clean the rest of your mouth as usual, however avoid bumping or brushing the extraction site. DO NOT RINSE OR SWISH YOUR MOUTH for the first 24 hours following surgery. DO NOT SMOKE for the first 24 hours following surgery.
This is sometimes a problem after surgery. The symptoms associated with dry socket are constant moderate to severe pain, bad taste, putrid odor, and poor clot formation at the surgical site. IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. SYMPTOMS CALL OUR
Monitor your temperature for the first 24-48 hours Any elevated temperature should be reported to our office.
Some swelling during the first 24-48hours can be expected
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