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Tooth Extraction

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Reasons For Tooth Extraction

Although the permanent teeth were meant to last for a lifetime, several reasons require extraction of the tooth. Excessive tooth decay, crowding, and infection can all need a tooth extraction. Those who get braces may require the removal of one or two teeth to provide space for their other teeth due to their shifting into place. Additionally, those who are going through chemotherapy or are about to undergo organ transplants may require compromised teeth removed to keep their oral cavity healthy.

Tooth Extraction is the method of tooth removal from the dental alveolus in the alveolar bone. There are several reasons behind tooth removal, and we provide the service of the best tooth extraction in Udaipur, whatever the cause.

How to Prepare for a Tooth Extraction?

Before scheduling the tooth extraction procedure, an X-ray will be taken by your dentist. Be sure to inform your dentist about your medications, supplements, vitamins, and over-the-counter drugs.

Also, tell your dentist if you will soon be treated for another medical condition with an intravenous drug called a bisphosphonate. If so, the extraction should be done before the drug delivery, or your jaw could be at severe risk for osteonecrosis (bone death).

Also, tell your dentist if you are undergoing any of the following conditions: a congenital heart disorder, diabetes, thyroid disease, an artificial joint, hypertension, adrenal disease, damaged heart valves, renal disease, an impaired immune system, liver disease, a history of bacterial endocarditis or any other one.

What is the procedure for a Tooth Extraction?

The tooth extraction procedure in dental clinic of Udaipur will either be simple or surgical. It depends on the tooth’s condition and whether your tooth is visible or impacted.

Simple Extraction

Initially, you will receive a local anesthetic, which numbs the surrounding area of the infected tooth, so you'll feel only the pressure of numbing, but not pain, during the procedure. Then a device is used by the dentist known as an elevator for tooth loosening and forceps to remove it.

Surgical Extraction

You will likely receive intravenous and local anesthesia, making you comfortable and relaxed. You may also receive general anesthesia. It depends on any medical conditions. General anesthesia makes you remain unconscious during the whole procedure.

The oral surgeon or general dentist will cut into your gum with a small incision. It may need to cut your tooth or remove bone around it before it can be extracted. You will likely receive both intravenous and local anesthesia, the latter of which makes you comfortable and relaxed. You may also receive general anesthesia. It depends on any medical conditions. General anesthesia makes you remain unconscious during the whole procedure. The oral surgeon or general dentist will cut into your gum with a small incision. It may need to cut your tooth or remove bone around it before it can be extracted.

How much time does it take to recover from a Tooth Extraction?

After tooth extraction, recovery takes only a few days. The following steps will help you to ensure that your recovery goes smoothly.

  • Apply an ice pack to your cheek immediately after the procedure to reduce swelling.
  • After placing a gauze pad by the dentist over the affected area, bite down to reduce bleeding. For 3 to 4 hours, leave the gauze on the impacted area. 
  • Take the prescribed medications, including over-the-counter painkillers.
  • Calm down and relax for the first 24 hours. Do not jump immediately into your daily routine the following day.
  • Don’t use a straw for drinking any beverage for the first 24 hours.
  • Don’t smoke.
  • After the tooth extraction, don’t rinse for 24 hours and spit only gently.
  • On the following day of the procedure, eat soft foods, such as pudding, yogurt, and applesauce.

As you heal within the next few days, you can slowly reintroduce other foods into your regular diet. 

After several days of treatment, if you are experiencing severe pain that isn’t going away or any sign of infection, including pain, fever, and pus from the incision — make an appointment to visit the best dentist nearby you as soon as possible.