Tooth extraction is one of the commonly used treatments in stomatology, which is to remove teeth that have no retention significance (such as wisdom teeth and teeth with severe decay) to eliminate symptoms.
There are many people who feel a little scared when they hear about tooth extraction, and they are worried about the pain caused by tooth extraction.
Does tooth extraction hurt?
As long as the tooth extraction treatment is carried out in a regular dental hospital or dental clinic, local anesthetic drugs will be injected before the tooth extraction, so it will not hurt during the tooth extraction, and there is basically no feeling.
However, after 2-3 hours, the effect of the anesthetic wears off and the patient will feel a slight pain, but within the limits of tolerance.
If the wound is large, stitches may be needed and topical anti-inflammatory drugs may be needed.
If you feel pain later, you can go to the doctor and prescribe oral painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs according to the actual situation of the patient.
In addition, different patients have different tolerance levels of pain and the intensity of pain after tooth extraction.
Therefore, there will be some pain after tooth extraction, and it is necessary to pay attention to the subsequent care, so what should be done?
How do I care for my tooth after tooth extraction?
1. Stay in the hospital for observation after tooth extraction
Generally, after tooth extraction, you should follow the doctor's instructions, stay in the hospital for observation for half an hour to one hour, and do not leave the hospital immediately after tooth extraction. After tooth extraction, the doctor should bite for half an hour before spitting it out, which can help accelerate blood clotting and make the wound heal as soon as possible.
If possible, ice can also be applied 24 hours after tooth extraction, which can not only relieve pain, but also help blood vessels constrict and reduce wound bleeding.
2. Diet after tooth extraction
Do not eat for two to three hours after tooth extraction, as chewing food can easily trap food debris on the wound and cause infection to the wound. Do not often lick the wound with your tongue, as it is easy to destroy the blood clot on the wound and affect the healing.
For two to three days after the tooth extraction, the diet should not be too hot and should focus on warm food. Don't eat hard things either, it's better to eat more soft and easy to chew.
Also, try not to chew food on the affected side for 48 hours after tooth extraction, and you can eat with the other intact tooth.
3. Pay attention to rest
Although tooth extraction has no effect on normal life and work, it is also important not to overexert yourself in the next few days, rest more, do not do strenuous exercise, and avoid staying up late, smoking and drinking, which are not conducive to wound healing.
4. Cleaning after tooth extraction
Do not brush or rinse your mouth on the day of tooth extraction, and try to swallow saliva if you have saliva instead of spitting it out. When brushing your teeth the next day, be careful to avoid the wound and do not brush for too long to avoid hurting the wound and causing the wound to bleed.
In these 3 cases, it is recommended that tooth extraction is not suitable
Tooth extraction is a common dental treatment, but it is not suitable in all cases. Based on the search results, here are some of the conditions in which tooth extraction is not suitable:
1. Cardiovascular disease: Patients with severe cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, such as blood pressure higher than 180/100 mm Hg, tooth extraction may lead to heart attack or stroke, which requires special attention.
2. Blood diseases: such as hemophilia, leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, etc., these patients may bleed after tooth extraction due to coagulation dysfunction, and there is a risk of massive bleeding.
3. Diabetes: Diabetic patients may aggravate their condition if they have poor blood sugar control, are susceptible to infection after tooth extraction and slow wound healing.
4. Acute infection stage: If there is an acute infection in the oral and maxillofacial area, such as acute wisdom tooth pericoronitis, etc., the infection should be controlled before tooth extraction is considered.
5. Menstrual period and pregnancy: During menstruation or pregnancy, especially during the first three months, due to special changes in the body, tooth extraction may cause complications, and it is generally recommended to avoid tooth extraction during these periods.
6. Long-term use of anticoagulant drugs: Patients who use anticoagulant drugs for a long time, such as aspirin, may need to adjust the dosage of the drug or suspend the use of the drug to reduce the risk of bleeding.
7. Malignant tumor: If the tooth is located in the area of malignant tumor or has been involved by the tumor, tooth extraction may provoke the tumor and cause spread, which should be regarded as a contraindication.
8. Severe liver disease and kidney disease: such as acute hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, acute nephritis, chronic renal insufficiency, etc., in which case tooth extraction may cause bleeding or infection.
9. Hyperthyroidism: For patients with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, tooth extraction may lead to aggravation of the condition.
10. High mental tension or fatigue: In a state of high mental stress or physical fatigue, the risk of tooth extraction may be increased.
Before considering tooth extraction, patients should fully communicate with their doctor to inform them of their health status and medication, and the doctor will evaluate the risks of tooth extraction according to the patient's specific situation and decide whether to proceed with tooth extraction.
If the above conditions are present, the tooth extraction may need to be postponed or, once the condition is controlled, under the guidance of a doctor.
The above is the basic knowledge about whether a tooth extraction is painful and how to care for it after a tooth extraction.
Before tooth extraction, you should first understand your own health status, and choose a regular dental hospital or hospital dental department after meeting the conditions for tooth extraction. After the tooth extraction, it is necessary to strictly follow the care precautions in order to safely survive the recovery period after the tooth extraction.