Tooth Extraction

It is the process of removing decayed or damaged teeth that cannot be saved by treatment (even if filling, root canal treatment or crown procedure is performed) from the bone socket by dentists and oral, dental and maxillofacial surgery specialists.

Before Tooth Extraction

• Although the tooth extraction procedure itself is generally a very safe medical practice, the procedure can lead to harmful bacteria entering the circulatory system. The gum tissue is also at risk of infection, and if there is a high risk of developing a severe infection from another medical cause, antibiotics will be necessary before and after the tooth extraction. For this reason, a full medical history should be shared with the dentist before a tooth extraction. In addition to regular medications and supplements, conditions such as damaged or artificial heart valves, congenital heart defects, impaired immune system, liver disease (cirrhosis), artificial joints, e.g. hip replacements, bacterial endocarditis, etc. should be reported to the dentist.

Recovery Time After Tooth Extraction

• Recovery after tooth extraction usually takes a few days. In order to minimize discomfort, reduce the possibility of infection and accelerate healing, there are some conditions that the person should pay attention to.

• To control bleeding after tooth extraction, the person should bite firmly but gently on the gauze placed by the dentist. Immediately after the procedure, it is useful to apply an ice compress to the affected area to reduce swelling.

• It is also important to limit activities for at least 24 hours after tooth extraction, avoid rinsing the mouth vigorously or using a straw. Soft foods such as soup, pudding, yogurt or applesauce are easy to eat after tooth extraction. As the extraction site heals, the person can add solid foods to their diet.

• It is important to continue brushing and flossing after tooth extraction to help prevent infection. However, attention should be paid to the tooth extraction site.

Is tooth extraction painful?

• Tooth extraction is a painful process under normal conditions. However, local anesthesia is administered by the dentist beforehand to prevent pain during tooth extraction. In this way, the patient only feels pressure during tooth extraction. There is no pain or ache. It is normal to feel a certain level of pain after tooth extraction, and with the use of prescribed simple painkillers, the pain that may occur after tooth extraction can be controlled.

Is There Pain After Tooth Extraction? How Many Days Does It Last?

• There may be pain for periods ranging from 1 to 3 days after tooth extraction. In case of high sensitivity, it is possible to feel pain for up to a week. In this case, the use of painkillers prescribed by the dentist may be effective.

What are wisdom teeth?

• Wisdom teeth are 3rd molars that are usually expected to erupt between the ages of 17-26.

Do wisdom teeth need to be extracted?

• If your wisdom teeth are healthy teeth in the correct position, there is no need for extraction, but if necessary, they may be extracted to save space in orotontic treatment.

What is impacted tooth extraction?

• Impacted tooth extraction is usually performed due to the problem of wisdom teeth. Since the nutritional conditions of the first people were different, they also needed the teeth at the back, but over time, due to the change in the food being easy to consume and soft, our jaw has shrunk and there is no need for the wisdom teeth at the back. As our jaw shrinks, wisdom teeth are struggling to find a place for themselves and do not come out like other teeth. The wisdom teeth that cannot find a place push the front tooth and put pressure on it. This pressure also causes crookedness. The fact that they are too far back prevents the surrounding gum from being in a normal anatomical structure and allows it to become easily inflamed.

What is the difference between impacted tooth extraction and tooth extraction?

• While impacted tooth extraction is the process of removing wisdom teeth under the skin with surgical intervention, tooth extraction is the process of removing teeth that are visibly damaged and cannot be treated. Since impacted teeth are teeth that are trapped in the bone or gum, they can be extracted by opening the area where the bone or gum can come out of the surrounding bone or gum after being anesthetized for extraction.