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Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of a tooth from the mouth. The need for an extraction usually arises when a tooth is severely decayed or beyond repair. Sometimes, teeth may be extracted for other reasons, such as when they are impacted or when space must be created for orthodontic treatment, like braces.
This involves the removal of teeth that are visible in the mouth. A local anesthetic will first be administered, before using a dental forceps to loosen the tooth and finally to remove it.
This involves the removal of teeth that cannot be easily accessed. Your doctor may recommend this if your tooth is severely broken or if it is impacted (stuck) behind bone or another tooth.
Both types of extractions can be done at Meso Dental.
Depending on the complexity of the extraction, the duration varies between 15 and 60 minutes. A local anesthetist will be given so that the ...Read More
The tooth will be removed with extraction forceps. If a surgery is required, you will be informed before we begin the procedure. In such ...Read More
After the extraction, you will be given a piece of gauze to bite on until the bleeding stops. Your dentist will give you more ...Read More
These methods will require anaesthetist, which we do not have in our dental group. Local anesthesia provides sufficient numbing for dental extractions and surgeries. If you still have concerns, please let our dentists know during consultation and they will be able to provide you with professional advice.
It is common to have some slight bleeding from the extraction site for 24-48 hours after surgery. Replace the gauze on the bleeding area as needed every 30-45 minutes and bite on the gauze firmly. Keeping your head elevated with pillows can also help to control bleeding. However, if bleeding continues or increases, please call our clinic immediately.
Blood clot formation is necessary to stop bleeding, thus avoid touching the extraction site with your tongue or fingers. Do not drink liquids through a straw, spit vigorously, and/or rinse your mouth on the day of the extraction/surgery as these actions may disturb the blood clot.
Depending on the size of the tooth and how difficult it was to remove, closing of the wound usually takes between 4 to 6 weeks. For surgical extractions and more complicated cases, it may take 1 to 2 months before the hole where your tooth was is completely closed.
Be sure to brush and floss the other areas of your mouth as you would normally. The space left by the tooth will feel a bit strange to you at first. Eventually, new bone and gum tissue will grow into the gap left by the extraction.
Stiff jaw muscles may cause a limitation in opening the mouth wide for a few days after extraction. This usually resolves during the week after extraction.
Some discomfort after the extraction/surgery is normal. We will prescribe a pain reliever to take if needed. To avoid nausea, take pain medication after food or with gastric-protective medicine. You can also decrease pain and swelling by applying an ice pack – 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off – for the first 6 hours following the extraction/surgery. If it is still unbearable after taking these measures, please book an appointment with us for a check-up.