Pain after wisdom tooth removal - what is the reason and what to do?

Tooth extraction is a very serious procedure, even if it happens quickly and without complications. It always requires increased responsibility on the part of the patient, so it is important to know what rules of care must be followed. The dental surgeon should tell you about them in detail. But to make it easier for you to understand these recommendations, we have systematized them taking into account the specifics of each typical case.

If after tooth extraction the cheek swells and slight swelling appears, then this is considered normal. You should also not be alarmed by mild pain in the tooth socket or an increase in body temperature to 38°C (especially at night). These are all consequences of the inflammatory process. The listed phenomena should disappear on their own after 1-2 days.

Procedure immediately after removal

Tooth extraction is accompanied by a number of activities performed before and after the procedure:

• Do not keep the cotton swab applied by the doctor for longer than 15 minutes. It must be carefully removed so as not to disturb the blood clot. If this is done too late, the wound may become infected, as this is a favorable environment for bacteria to multiply.
• To reduce swelling and relieve pain, apply cold to the cheek, such as ice or frozen food wrapped in a towel. Keep it on your cheek for 5 minutes with constant breaks. Usually 3-5 approaches are enough, but for this, cold water must be applied in the first 4 hours after the removal procedure.
• Sometimes the dentist uses a hemostatic sponge if the bleeding does not stop for a long time. This often happens after wisdom tooth removal. This sponge has an adsorbent, antiseptic, analgesic effect and, in addition, contains the drug alvostasis. It is placed in the hole, and the patient is allowed to perform superficial application only if necessary.
• For severe pain, it is recommended to take painkillers like analgin, tempalgin, spasmalgon, ketanov, ibuprofen, etc. But it is better to consult a dentist about this, since all of the listed medications have a number of contraindications.
• After tooth extraction, you should not drink or eat for 2-4 hours. But it all depends on the complexity of the procedure. So, if several teeth were removed at once or we are talking about a case with suppuration, inflammation or a full-fledged operation with sutures, then this period may be longer. If you really want to drink, you can do this through a straw and in very small sips; optimally, water at room temperature. Under no circumstances should you drink drinks containing alcohol, as it can cause bleeding due to its diluting effect.
• You should not smoke on the day you had a tooth removed, as nicotine has an irritating effect on the tissues of the oral cavity. In addition, each puff involves the formation of a vacuum effect, which poses the risk of dislodging a blood clot and causing a dry socket. If this happens, there is a good chance that you will need medication.

Possible complications

Signs of alarm should be considered an enlargement of the cheek, further spread of swelling, a persistent increase in temperature, increased pain, nausea, and weakness. If the healing process is disrupted, the following complications may occur:

1. Cyst formation. It is a fibrous neoplasm filled with fluid.
2. Flux. Formed after infection penetrates into the socket and then into the periosteum. The resulting inflammation is characterized by severe swelling of the cheek on the side of the diseased gum. There is severe pain and redness of the gums. The formation of flux requires immediate medical attention. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully protect the site of the extracted tooth from possible infection.
3. Alveolitis. This is a complication that occurs during the inflammatory process of the hole in the jaw bone. The infection occurs due to a violation of the integrity of the protective blood clot. The onset of the disease is characterized by inflammation of the outer layers of the socket, spreading into the deep layers of the bone. Alveolitis is accompanied by aching pain during eating, swelling and redness of the gums. There is a putrid odor from the mouth. The patient feels chills, headache, and fever. The occurrence of the disease most often occurs during the extraction of molars located on the lower jaw. It is necessary to obtain medical attention in a timely manner to avoid the spread of infection to other organs. One of the dangerous complications of the disease is osteomyelitis.

Removing wisdom teeth is a more complex procedure, so gum inflammation often occurs after surgery. At the same time, discoloration or swelling of the gums should not cause concern to the patient. Often after surgery there are difficulties opening and closing the mouth. This is a consequence of surgery. To get to a hard-to-reach place, the doctor asks the patient to open his mouth as wide as possible. The pressure exerted on the tissues leads to their swelling. On the 3rd day, the discomfort usually goes away completely. The appearance of purulent contents in the hole, increased temperature, acute pain, heavy bleeding - all these signs require immediate contact with the dentist.

Home care

After surgery, you can take antiseptic baths on the first day. To do this, you can use furatsilin, chlorhexidine 0.05% or another antiseptic as prescribed by a doctor.

On the second day, you can already brush your teeth using a soft brush. Be careful not to touch the tooth socket, which should still contain a blood clot. After cleaning, you need to rinse the brush in an antiseptic and place it in a sterile place. On the same day, you can take warm baths based on sea salt. To do this, you need to dilute half a tsp. salt in 250-300 ml of water and add 0.25 tsp. soda

Sometimes doctors recommend baths with decoctions for healing. This can be oak bark, elecampane, sage, St. John's wort, chamomile and other plants.

Information on the use of drugs

If the procedure was not complicated, it is quite possible that painkillers will not be needed during the recovery period. But it’s better to take an analgesic half an hour before the end of the anesthesia (the doctor will tell you about the approximate time). This will help prevent pain, which is almost inevitable after a complex removal, accompanied by drilling the bone, opening an abscess, cutting out affected tissue, suturing, etc. Drugs such as ketanov, nimesil, nimik, etc. will help you quickly cope with pain. Among other things, they also have an anti-inflammatory effect.

The patient must inform the doctor about his state of health and existing diseases. This is especially important when it comes to arterial hypertension, diabetes, hemophilia, and low platelet levels in the blood. Your dentist should also know if you have a tendency to nosebleeds or have recently had an acute respiratory infection or the flu. In this case, the specialist selects individual methods for caring for the hole.

Features of care after wisdom tooth removal

After the wisdom tooth removal procedure, you must adhere to the same general recommendations regarding socket care.

• Relax
• Do not eat solid food or chew on the area where the tooth was.
• Do not rinse your mouth and try not to spit for 24 hours so as not to dislodge the tampon.
• No smoking for 48 hours
• Don't suck in anything
• Do not create a vacuum in the mouth

For such cases, the recovery period is 2 weeks. At this time, a foreign body may be felt in the hole, since it contains medications for healing and suture material. Often, after the removal of a wisdom tooth, the body temperature rises in the evening. Periodic pain in this area is also considered normal. It is sometimes projected onto the ear and cheekbones.

To eliminate the risk of developing pathologies, you should take antibiotics prescribed by a dental surgeon. Typically, the list of approved drugs includes lincomycin, flemoxin and tsifran. The use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as rotokan and compresses is also recommended. Their effect can be enhanced by applications with agents that prevent the growth of bacteria. Before going to bed and every time after eating, you can do a light and very gentle rinse. In two weeks, all unpleasant consequences should pass. If this does not happen, you should definitely visit the dentist.

Advice for pregnant women

In the case of pregnant women, the list of acceptable analgesics and antiseptic drugs is noticeably reduced. You cannot take medications at your own discretion! They should only be prescribed by a doctor. Also during this period, the use of baths, cold compresses and applications with herbal infusions is allowed.

What can and cannot be done after tooth extraction

Tooth extraction is a major dental operation. The recovery period after such a procedure can take some time and last from three days to seven days. There are indications and contraindications for what measures the patient needs to take to ensure that the rehabilitation process goes as quickly and successfully as possible. If you strictly follow the dentist’s recommendations and the general rules of the postoperative period, you can significantly bring the moment of recovery closer and avoid unpleasant or even dangerous complications.

Rules of conduct during recovery after a doctor has pulled out a tooth may differ depending on the severity of the operation performed, its type, the general health of the patient, his habits and age. However, there are general recommendations that are relevant for any postoperative situation.

After the dentist has completed all removal procedures, the patient must take the following measures:

1. The tampon that the doctor placed on the hole must be removed no later than half an hour later. If the patient has poor blood clotting, you can keep the compression pad on for 60 minutes;
2. To reduce the likelihood of swelling of the soft tissues of the mouth or face, it is advisable to apply something cold to the cheek. This treatment measure will be effective only in the first hours after surgery. A piece of ice or frozen meat wrapped in cloth should be applied to the cheek several times for 5 minutes;
3. On the first day, to avoid inflammation, you can do antiseptic baths;
4. It is necessary to gently, carefully, but carefully carry out all hygiene procedures in the oral cavity, not excluding the area where the tooth was pulled out.

Compliance with these rules after removal will promote rapid healing of the hole and prevent infection.

The third molar is usually pulled out due to inflammation that appears around it. At the same time, pus and infectious agents are likely to get into the wound. Therefore, in the postoperative period, the patient must follow general recommendations, as well as be as attentive as possible to his feelings, and note the slightest changes in his condition.

As soon as the hole stops bleeding, you should immediately remove the compression tampon. Its presence in the wound provokes the proliferation of bacteria and increases the likelihood of the onset of an inflammatory process.

The patient should be prepared for the fact that his gums will hurt for 3-5 days after the procedure. You need to purchase recommended anesthetics and take them on schedule. If the pain syndrome has become stronger, swelling of the face and gums increases over the course of several days, the elevated temperature does not subside, and an unpleasant odor begins to come from the socket, you need to call the dentist.

Duration of pain

During tooth extraction, damage to the gums occurs; after the procedure, neighboring teeth begin to shift and touch the site of injury and because of this, pain occurs, usually it is aching and goes away after 3-5 days.

If the removal was more complicated, the pain may not leave the patient for up to half a month. It may be accompanied by headaches, swelling in the cheek area and swelling of the gums.

In many cases, all symptoms may go away on their own after some time.

How to remove a tooth

There are two extraction methods used in dentistry: simple and complex. Their choice depends on which teeth are being removed - premolars and molars with tangled branched roots are removed using a complex method. It is very difficult to pull out such elements entirely due to the fact that the tooth socket is penetrated by retaining ligaments and alveolar processes. Errors during the procedure or insufficient experience of the specialist lead to serious complications. Therefore, even despite the acute condition, always find out in advance where you can have a tooth removed from a good doctor with positive recommendations.

Factors complicating the operation:

• complete destruction of the coronal part;
• high fragility;
• acute inflammatory diseases;
• Unerupted or misaligned wisdom teeth.

The technology of the procedure depends on which teeth are removed. In some cases, tissue incision and suturing are performed.

Whether it is painful to remove a tooth or not depends largely on the condition of the element. Anesthesia is performed in all cases, with the exception of severe allergic reactions to all types of painkillers. With the development of extensive purulent lesions, the effect of the drug may be reduced.

How long it takes to remove a tooth depends on the complexity of the operation. On average, this takes no more than 5-10 minutes (including waiting for the anesthesia to take effect). In general, the procedure includes the following steps:

• anesthesia;
• if necessary, an incision is made into the mucous membrane to access the cervical area, or the doctor lowers the gum with an instrument;
• Use forceps to fix the tooth at the lowest point without excessive pressure;
• rocking and extraction from the hole is performed;
• returning the gum flap to its place.

If inflammatory processes are diagnosed in the oral cavity, a course of antibiotics is prescribed. In some cases, extraction is performed under general anesthesia.

In case of multiple lesions, the doctor determines how many teeth can be removed in your case during one visit, but more often it is 1–2 elements. This is because extraction is a traumatic operation that will take time to recover from. Too large areas of damage increase the likelihood of complications several times and take much longer to heal.

If after surgery the extracted tooth, or rather the hole left after it, hurts, this is a reason to consult a doctor. After the procedure, minor pain is allowed during the first 24 hours. Visit the dentist if your temperature rises, swelling increases, bleeding occurs, or pain spreads to the lymph nodes. These are symptoms of a wound infection. Untimely treatment can lead to alveolitis.

Wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth are considered full-fledged elements of the oral cavity. They are involved in chewing food (if they are located above each other and have contact), and can act as a support for bridges and removable dentures in the future. There are specific indications for extraction in their case. For this reason, the decision about whether wisdom teeth need to be removed is made only by the attending physician.

The most common problem with eighth teeth is their growth. Only some teeth form and grow completely without complications, but often these processes are accompanied by a number of difficulties:

• semi-retinated or impacted elements that have formed in the bone tissue, but have not erupted or only partially erupted. Their position can be vertical, horizontal, or with their roots outward. Because of this, neighboring elements suffer, constant pain appears;
• violation of position (dystopia). Since wisdom teeth erupt without predecessors (baby teeth), and the jaw bone is already formed and does not develop, the position of the elements is often incorrect. They injure the mucous membrane, overlap other crowns, and put pressure on neighbors. This leads to inflammation. The doctor will determine whether the position can be restored with orthodontic treatment or whether it is better to remove the wisdom tooth;
• appearance of a gingival hood. When slowly cutting through the mucosa, an area is formed in which bacteria and food debris accumulate, which are difficult to clean. This leads to acute inflammation, which can provoke the appearance of pus;
• destruction, caries. Elements may appear immediately underdeveloped with carious lesions.

The doctor determines whether wisdom teeth should be removed or not based on complaints and the clinical picture. Problems with even one or two teeth interfere with the normal functioning of the entire dental system. Pain appears when opening the mouth and chewing. The bite and position of the incisors may even change.

How a wisdom tooth is removed depends, as in the case of permanent elements, on the condition of the dental system. In the absence of contraindications, manipulation is carried out with ordinary forceps.

Whether it is painful to remove a wisdom tooth depends on the presence or absence of purulent formations. If they are present, then the painful sensations may persist even after pain relief. Most often, classical infiltration anesthesia is used, which covers a large area and maintains the effect for a long time.

Root removal

How is the root of a tooth removed if the tooth is completely destroyed? Despite this situation, extraction is not always recommended. If, after diagnosis, the doctor determines that the root can be used for an inlay, then the tooth is restored with a crown. But if there is pain, an unpleasant smell and taste, or swelling has developed, then dental care is required urgently. In this case, the question of whether to remove the roots of the teeth is decided in favor of the operation, since the neglected condition can also lead to the loss of neighboring elements.

Regardless of the chosen technique, pain relief and X-ray control are required after removal. This allows you to make sure that there are no root fragments in the cavity, since it is often loose and can crumble under slight pressure from the forceps.

Recommendations after removal

Regardless of which tooth you removed or just its root, you must follow the rules of the rehabilitation period. Then healing takes place quickly and without complications.

• Do not eat for 2-3 hours after surgery.
• Eliminate hot and solid foods from your diet for 7 days.
• Carefully walk around the socket when brushing your teeth.
• Do not pick out the blood clot and try not to disturb the hole with your tongue until it is completely healed.
• Don't rinse your mouth.

The Vimontal Clinic carries out operations of any complexity using advanced equipment. This allows you to provide assistance with maximum comfort and safety.

Symptoms of pain reaction after tooth extraction

Each person has a strictly individual concept of sensitivity to stimuli. Some people report unbearable pain and that the gums pulsate at the slightest touch, while others do not react even to fairly serious wounds. Some manifestations of pain after tooth extraction are considered normal and do not require special treatment.

Table. Classic signs and symptoms of pain after tooth extraction, not related to pathology:

The photo shows a tooth socket at the healing stage (week 2)

After the operation, the dentist usually always schedules a follow-up visit. It cannot be ignored, even in the absence of pathological symptoms. There are cases where complications were observed after quite a long time. These are the so-called sluggish inflammatory processes.

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December 6, 2018

Of all the teeth in the mouth, wisdom teeth are the ones that most often have to be removed.

Of all the teeth in the mouth, wisdom teeth are the ones that most often have to be removed. There are a number of important reasons for this:

1. the remote location of wisdom teeth makes their hygiene difficult, ultimately contributing to the fairly rapid destruction of the enamel;
2. often wisdom teeth do not have enough space in the jawbone, and they erupt unevenly, “into the cheek,” or rest against neighboring teeth, contributing to their destruction;
3. if one of the wisdom teeth has been removed, its antagonist begins to move towards the missing one, deforming the dentition;
4. inflamed tissue and pain in the gum near the wisdom tooth.

Causes of pathology

Dry socket may cause pulsation in the gums

Unfortunately, dentists are not always able to save a tooth. There are certain indications for which surgical intervention, called extraction, has to be performed.

In this case, the reason for the appearance of pulsation in the periodontium may be the following:

• features of the condition of the dentition and free-standing units;
• development of a purulent inflammatory focus in the oral cavity;
• volume of manipulation performed;
• the presence of additional periodontal tissue diseases: periodontitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis;
• features of the location of the diseased tooth;
• patient's age;
• overdeveloped root system;
• degree of tooth crown destruction;
• psycho-emotional state of the patient.

But the main reason why throbbing pain appears in the gums is trauma to the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity during extraction. With the normal course of the wound surface, all manifestations should almost completely disappear after 24-48 hours.

Painful symptoms due to extraction injury occur for the following reasons:

• violation of the integrity of the ligamentous apparatus holding the tooth in the alveolar process;
• injury to blood vessels and nerve fibers;
• mechanical pressure on the walls of the hole;
• temporary expansion of the infection zone;
• reducing the effective effect of the anesthetic;
• discomfort associated with injection anesthesia.

Traumatic tooth extraction in the upper jaw

What to do after wisdom tooth removal?

First of all, follow the recommendations of your doctor!

• The swab that the doctor leaves in the mouth after surgery should be removed after twenty minutes, as this may interfere with further normal healing.
• It is usually recommended not to eat or rinse your mouth for 2 hours. For the first 24 hours after the intervention, chew food on the other side of the jaw so that food does not get into the open wound.
• Patients often ask about rinsing: with what, when and how many times? On the day after surgery, there is no need to actively rinse, otherwise you can wash out the protective blood clot from the socket. It is allowed to do passive oral baths with disinfecting solutions (chlorhexidine) after meals. On days 3-4, you can replace chlorhexidine with anti-inflammatory herbal decoctions (chamomile, sage).
• If there was toothache or inflammation of the gums before removal, the doctor will most likely prescribe a course of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy.
• For the first day after the intervention, you can avoid brushing the teeth located next to the hole, so as not to accidentally damage the fragile clot. However, in the following days it is very important to clean the teeth of plaque, including those adjacent to the removed one. Microbial plaque from contaminated teeth easily transfers to the gums and enters the socket, causing inflammation and slowing down healing.

Also, after some time, it is necessary to visit a dentist to monitor the stopping of bleeding and healing of the hole, eliminating secondary infection of the wound.

What not to do after wisdom tooth removal

• It is strictly forbidden to heat the wound, cheek or skin over the extracted tooth. Do not use a UHF device! It is useful to keep ice on the first day after surgery. You can freeze a bottle of water in the freezer at home, wrap it in a napkin and apply it externally to the removal site every two hours for twenty minutes.
• You should also avoid hot drinks, going to the gym and sauna, as this can provoke secondary bleeding.
• You should not poke your tongue, toothpick or other objects into the socket, as this will destroy the blood clot that protects the socket. Even if you feel like “there’s something there,” it’s always best to see a doctor. If necessary, an x-ray can be taken.

How long will the pain last?

Pain in the gums is a very subjective concept, depending on the complexity of the event, and on whether there was initially an inflammatory process in the gums, and on the patient himself. Under normal conditions and with minimal trauma, the pain only bothers you on the day of the intervention and does not recur. In some patients, the gums hurt for two or three days, then the pain gradually weakens and goes away. If an incision had to be made during the operation, or there was purulent inflammation of the gums, the pain may bother you for 5-7 days. The general wound healing period after wisdom tooth removal is 7-10 days.

If a week or more has passed after surgery, and the pain does not stop and increases, this is a serious reason to consult your doctor!

Swelling after wisdom tooth removal

It is not uncommon for facial tissue to swell after surgery. In the vast majority of cases, swelling occurs after the removal of the lower teeth. This is due to the anatomical features of the lower jaw. Swelling on the first day after surgery usually does not pose a great danger, as it is the body’s reaction to the intervention. There may also be pain when opening the mouth and when swallowing, and an increase in body temperature to 37.2-37.9°C. But if the swelling persists for 2-3 days, increases, and becomes pulsating, then you should immediately visit your doctor - this will help avoid serious complications.

The unwritten rule of modern dentists is to perform as little surgical manipulation in the oral cavity as possible. This means that dental clinic specialists resort to tooth extraction only in the most extreme cases, when none of the methods allows saving the tooth or at least part of the tooth. But many people have a question: how to rinse the mouth after tooth extraction? How to rinse your mouth after tooth extraction? Medicine today is so multifaceted that a huge number of new materials and drugs make it possible to provide high-quality dental root canal treatment, which guarantees the long life of teeth.

There is no point in postponing treatment! The sooner you become a visitor to dentistry in Mytishchi or any other clinic, the greater the likelihood that timely examination and preventive measures will allow you to preserve your own dentition, and dentists will tell you about proper mouth rinsing after tooth extraction.

A healthy tooth hurts when pressed

What should you do if, when pressed, a tooth that has not been sanitized, depulped, drilled or loaded with a crown hurts? Yes, this happens too. Here are a few reasons why a seemingly healthy tooth can be painful.

• Periodontitis. This is an inflammatory disease of the tissues around the teeth. When pressed, both the gums and the tooth hurt at the same time. If no action is taken, progressive periodontitis will lead to a reduction in the volume of the gums and even bone, and then the tooth will become loose and may fall out.
• Excessive enamel sensitivity. It is provoked by chemical teeth whitening, after which even a tooth with a nerve can ache when biting or drinking cold and hot drinks. Teeth with filled canals do not have this problem. You can make your enamel less sensitive at home by using remineralizing gels and toothpastes.
• Removal of a tooth. After surgery, the adjacent healthy tooth may hurt. This is due to damage to soft tissues and does not require any additional therapy other than that prescribed by the doctor.

Recommendations for rinsing the mouth after tooth extraction

If it happened that you had to remove a tooth, then you should know what actions should be taken in the future, namely, rinsing the mouth after tooth extraction .

Never decide on your own which solutions should be used to rinse the mouth after tooth extraction. Consult your doctor first! Find out about the possible start of rinsing, the frequency, medications and strictly follow them.

Remember that after tooth extraction:

• It is forbidden to eat during the first 2-3 hours;
• You cannot create increased physical activity for the body as a whole;
• For 2 days you must give up cigarettes and alcohol;
• Only short-term exposure to the sun is allowed;
• You should avoid taking a hot shower or visiting a sauna.

Ways to eliminate the pain reaction

All medications are prescribed individually. The doctor selects treatment methods only after examining and establishing the cause of the problem. However, some aspects of pain management are suitable for everyone.

They are as follows:

1. Immediately after surgery, it is recommended to apply a cold compress to the cheek. If ice is used, it should be applied through a thin cloth. It is necessary to observe the time regime and not to overcool the well.
2. Start rinsing on the second or third day after surgery. The best antiseptic solution is regular baking soda and salt. To prepare it, take half a teaspoon of these components and thoroughly dissolve it in boiled water at room temperature. Rinse 3-4 times a day, especially after meals.
3. If there is an inflammatory process, the doctor must start antibacterial drugs. Amoxiclav, Sumamed, Biseptol have a good effect. These medications are taken even after all symptoms have subsided. It is important to follow the course prescribed by the doctor.
4. At home, if throbbing pain occurs, antiseptic irrigation and oral baths are indicated. The most commonly used are Chlorhexidine, Miramistin, Rivanol, Rotocan, Stomatofit, Iodinol. The price of the drugs is insignificant, but their high effectiveness has been proven in practice many times.
5. If the unpleasant sensation increases, painkillers such as Analgin, Diclofenac, Ketanov are indicated. You should not use antispasmodic drugs, as they have a completely different effect and are not able to help in this situation.

Antiseptic solutions for rinsing the mouth for inflammation of the socket

To prevent the development of a pain reaction, it is necessary to adhere to the following recommendations:

• after tamponade of the hole, the gauze pad must be kept in the oral cavity for half an hour;
• do not eat for 3-4 hours;
• it is necessary to keep the blood clot in the socket and protect it in every possible way for about a day after extraction;
• It is forbidden to apply dry heat to the cheek, take a bath, visit a sauna, or use hot antiseptic solutions;
• for three days you should not eat spicy, too sour, salty or hard foods;
• avoid hypothermia of the wound if removal occurred in winter;
• You should not use alternative medicine to relieve pain, as they can lead to purulent complications;
• hot drinks and alcohol are prohibited;
• Avoid contact of the wound surface with household items.

It is important to follow all dentist recommendations for oral care. After the tooth is removed from the alveolar process, traditional cleaning can be carried out two days later.

If the pain reaction increases, you should not take painkillers endlessly. It is better to contact your dentist for help as soon as possible, and do not use any medications, including analgesics, during the next few hours of your visit. During this period, only the application of cold to the area where the operation is performed is allowed.

Sometimes it happens that after surgery the gums pulsate and the tooth that is located next to the removed one hurts. The reason for this manifestation could be injury to the pulp tissue in the “neighboring” tooth, if its roots were located very close to the roots of the exposed unit.

As a result, the vascular-nerve bundle of fibers that enter through the apical foramen in the area of ​​the root apexes and nourish the pulp tissue is damaged. In this case, the tooth will have to be opened and treated according to the type of acute pulpitis.

Proper mouth rinse after tooth extraction

The most important thing: in the first hours after tooth extraction, do not rinse your mouth under any circumstances! Reason: During intensive rinsing, you can wash out the blood clot, which closes the wound and helps protect it from infection and promote healing. Do not forget that the body is vulnerable after a tooth is pulled out. An open wound and, in fact, direct access to the circulatory system can lead to dangerous consequences!

If the clot has nevertheless been washed out or its formation has not occurred, then contacting the dentist is mandatory, since it is impossible to do without the use of an anti-inflammatory gel or other dosage form.

If the wound is bleeding, you can use a sterile gauze or cotton swab, previously soaked in a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, and place it on the wound for about half an hour. It is a hemostatic and healing agent. In case of prolonged bleeding, you should consult a doctor!

Rinsing with a solution of one of the decoctions of sage and chamomile helps to heal and reduce swelling. Please note: you should not rinse too vigorously - it should be gentle! An infusion of chamomile or sage should be kept on the gum for a while and then spit out. Do not forget that rinsing cannot begin until a day has passed after tooth extraction! The blood clot must be retained in the socket to avoid the formation of a dry socket, which can lead to alveolitis or gum inflammation. And a little more about nutrition.

After a tooth is removed, complications such as swelling of the cheek or gums are possible, so you need to take your nutritional choices very seriously! Food should be extremely gentle, liquid, not hot. After eating, you should also carefully rinse your mouth.

Do not use mouthwashes. Remember to brush your teeth properly to limit the growth of germs, but use a brush with soft bristles.

So, we have listed the basic rules for proper rinsing of the mouth after tooth extraction . We hope you found the article useful!

Alveolitis

Very often, after the removal of any tooth, the patient develops alveolitis - the tissues in the socket of the extracted tooth become inflamed due to the fact that a protective blood clot has not formed there (or was washed out during brushing or rinsing the teeth).

The main symptom of alveolitis is significant pain in the area around the socket of the extracted tooth. At the same time, the gums swell, the temperature rises and general malaise is observed.

Alveolitis can be cured only by relieving inflammation, for which special anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed, and sometimes physiotherapy.

You should not try to cure alveolitis yourself based on the recommendations of friends (“I’ve already had this happen”) or information from the Internet (“the best dentists recommend”). Such treatment can lead to more serious consequences, in the worst case - even osteomyelitis: inflammation of the bone tissue of the jaw.