Tooth extracts are also performed in preparation for orthodontic procedures like the placement of braces, especially when There are too much teeth in a patient & # 39; s mouth for proper teeth alignment to occurred successfully.
Types of Tooth Extractions
• Dental forceps are used with a steady and slow pressure to successfully eliminate the use of astringent to grasp and lift the part of the tooth that is visible. affected tooth.
A surgical extraction requires an incision to be made in the gum surrounding the tooth, and is normally emptied, or is under the gum line. performed by a dental surgeon with the help of a local or general anesthesia.
Complications that May Arise from Tooth Extractions
• Infection - If the dentist thinks that there is a risk of infection setting in after tooth extraction, the patient may be given an antibiotic prescription for this.
• swelling - the amount of swelling is within to the surgery done and to be managed with medications.
Prolonged Bleeding - Bleeding is normal after a tooth extraction, especially if the blood clot in the area has not had a chance to the form. The bleeding should stop within eight hours after the extraction, with only small amounts in the saliva to be expected If profuse bleeding does not stop within a day, it is best to go back to the dentist to have the area checked for infection.
A dry socket is not an infection, and can be magnified due to to clarify the occurrence of the blood clot in the affected area is disrupted. the area & # 39; s poor blood supply.
Nerve Damage - This tooth extraction complication can result when a nerve is too close to the tooth extraction site; nerve damage can occur when the tooth is being lifted, or with improper use of a dental drill.
