When a tooth just starts to hurt, we cowardly hope that it will go away on its own, then we drag out a visit to the doctor until the last. And we bring the matter to the point that we have to remove it. Of course, not everyone follows this plan, but there are many such people. There are also reasons that are not related to a careless attitude to one's own he alth. These include, for example, the removal of a wisdom tooth. How long does the wound heal after such a medical intervention, and how long can there be pain, read on.
When will it stop hurting?
Most of us are interested in the question of (when the doctor performs a tooth extraction), how long the gum heals. First of all, it means how long the pain can be felt. When a dentist pulls out a tooth, he also gets rid of the nerve in it. But those that are located in the periodontium and in the gums remain. Therefore, pain occurs, which can persist to varying degrees for four to seven days.
What does it depend on? First of all, from the tooth itself. Where is it located (cutter,canine, small or large root), in what condition it was, whether it has large roots. Secondly, on how the patient adheres to the recommendations of the dentist. With the right set of circumstances, pain can be practically avoided. A lot depends on the experience of the doctor and the degree of equipment of the clinic. Thanks to modern dental instruments, painful sensations can be largely reduced. Thirdly, the individual characteristics of a person play a role, some experience acute pain where others feel almost nothing. If discomfort persists for a long time and intensifies, you need to go for a consultation with a doctor. Painkillers are used as a temporary measure.
How long will the hole heal?
When the doctor performed the extraction of the tooth, how long does the wound heal? Let's consider this process in more detail. On the first day, a blood clot will appear at this place, it cannot be cleaned out, otherwise the natural healing process will be disrupted. Overgrowth will be noticeable approximately on the third day. On the seventh or eighth day, the blood clot is almost completely replaced by connective tissue, bone begins to appear inside, which will fill the entire hole only two to three months after the operation. Surgical dentistry claims that the gum will acquire its final form only four months after tooth extraction. This is true if he is not prosthetic.
Memo to the patient
After a tooth is pulled out, what to dopatient, so that there are no unpleasant consequences? Be sure to follow the doctor's instructions. Nothing to eat for two or three hours. Otherwise, it is easy to injure the wound. For the next few days, take care of this place when eating, try to chew on the other side. Two days should be avoided physical activity. Give up smoking and alcohol, which irritate the mucous membrane and provoke the development of pain. Do not try to remove the blood clot, do not touch it with your tongue, and even more so with toothpicks and other objects. Are you afraid that there are pieces of food left? Rinse your mouth with water, but not before the second day after removal, before that the blood clot can easily wash off. The doctor may prescribe a special rinse solution when the tooth is pulled out. What to do in this case? You need to take a small amount of liquid into your mouth, hold it near the wound for one to three minutes, then spit it out, repeat in accordance with the recommendations.
About eating
You should be careful about food after a tooth extraction has occurred. How long the gum heals will also depend on nutrition. You can't eat for the first two hours. During the day, you can not eat hot food and drinks, as they will increase the pain and irritate the wound. For the next few days, it is advisable to avoid solid foods, sweet, very hot, alcohol. As already mentioned, instead of using toothpicks, it is better to rinse your mouth after getting up from the table.
Bleeding
After such an unpleasant procedure as tooth extraction, how long does it take to healgum? It takes a few hours for the blood to stop flowing. If it goes strongly and after this period of time, it is necessary to take action. It will be effective to bite on a gauze pad and hold until the bleeding stops, and apply something cold to the sore spot. If this does not help, you need to urgently run to the dentist.
Cheek swelling
Some unpleasant consequences after a procedure such as tooth extraction are inevitable, but you can try to reduce them. A slight swelling of the cheek is normal, after all, tooth extraction is an injury. It usually passes quickly. If this is not the case, then the presence of an inflammatory process can be assumed. To get rid of swelling faster, it is necessary to apply cold to the cheek in the first hours, and then dry heat.
Heat
If, after a visit to the dentist, the temperature has risen to no more than 38 degrees and lasts within a day, do not be afraid. This may well lead to tooth extraction. The consequences of this kind are unpleasant, but quite obvious. Just follow the doctor's instructions. If the temperature is higher or after 24 hours has not returned to normal, then we are talking about inflammation. An urgent need to visit the dentist.
When should I go to the doctor?
Emergency specialist assistance is required if, after tooth extraction, there is a very strong swelling that does not go away for a long time; the patient experiences severe pain, also prolonged; the temperature rose to 39-40 degrees; the general condition worsens- headache, feeling lethargic, drowsiness; these symptoms do not go away, but get worse.
Complications that may occur after tooth extraction may primarily be due to the fact that a blood clot has been removed. At first, this leads to dryness of the hole, as a result of which alveolitis may develop. That is, the recess where the root of the tooth was located will become inflamed. The cause of this complication may be a violation by the patient of hygiene and the advice of a dentist, as well as superficial compliance with the rules of asepsis and antisepsis during a doctor's appointment. Another reason may be reduced immunity. In addition to pain and high fever, there may be bad breath, painful sensations when touching the gums. If you find these symptoms in yourself, visit the dentist's office as soon as possible, as the complications of alveolitis are much more serious.
