Symptoms and solutions after tooth extraction

Wisdom tooth extraction is usually an outpatient surgery, which means you can go home the same day. The usual method of wisdom tooth extraction is local anesthesia. Local anesthetic is an injection of anesthetic at the site of tooth extraction.

Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dang Tien Dat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

According to Master, Doctor Dang Tien Dat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital: Number 8, also known as wisdom teeth, are the last permanent teeth to erupt in mouth. They grow in the upper and lower jaws of both sides between the ages of 17 and 25.
According to statistics from the American Dental Association, about 30% of people have straight or no wisdom teeth. The remaining 70% do not have enough space in the jawbone to accommodate the wisdom teeth, which causes the following effects:
Wisdom teeth grow out of place, get stuck causing tooth decay, pulpitis or loosen the 7th tooth next to it. . Teeth that do not erupt completely from the gums, also known as bossing gums, will cause inflammation around the crown of the teeth, causing pain and discomfort to the patient. If this happens to you, your orthodontist will recommend surgery to remove them. Wisdom tooth extraction is usually an outpatient surgery, which means you can go home the same day. The usual method of wisdom tooth extraction is local anesthesia. Local anesthetic is an injection of anesthetic at the site of tooth extraction. You will still be awake during this anesthetic, and although you will feel some pressure and movement in your mouth, you will not feel any pain.
In case the wisdom teeth are at a serious wrong position and there is a high possibility of trauma due to surgery, teeth with poor prognosis or many wisdom teeth extracted in 1 surgery, you will be considered by a doctor under general anesthesia . You will fall asleep during the surgery and will feel almost no pain.
After the extraction is complete, the doctor will have you bite down on the gauze for about 1 hour. You will slowly feel a slight pain as the anesthetic wears off.
The first day after tooth extraction, you may see some blood oozing mixed with light pink saliva, you should swallow instead of spitting it out. You can use an ice pack on your cheek right after the extraction for about 15 minutes to reduce swelling and pain. In addition, if there are stitches after the tooth extraction, your doctor will instruct you on how to take the prescribed medication and make an appointment for you to return to have the sutures removed.
After tooth extraction, you should eat soft food, liquid food will help you "skip" the process of crushing food, avoid pain and avoid the situation that leftovers can get stuck between teeth, causing inflammation in the wound.
Porridge with minced meat, vegetables, eggs, milk... are all very soft and nutritious. You can split it up into several meals a day. You should avoid raw food, hot spicy food, avoid drinking alcohol, beer and smoking. Avoid physical activities such as sports, heavy work... Pay attention to hygiene immediately after eating by gently rinsing your mouth with physiological saline. You can brush your teeth as usual, but avoid brushing too hard on the spit. Note, you need to contact the surgeon immediately in the following cases:
Fresh bleeding; High fever; Severe pain that does not subside after taking prescription medication; Swelling is bigger after 2-3 days of extraction; There is pus draining from the spit; Prolonged loss of sensation. Pain time after surgery will also depend on each specific case:
If the tooth is easy to predict such as tight, short roots, low bone density around the tooth... then the pain feels about 2-3 times. day. In many cases, there is no swelling or pain after extraction. If the tooth has an average or difficult prognosis such as the root is long, big, has a curved hook shape, and the bone density around the tooth is strong... then the pain lasts about 1 week. You may feel pain and mild swelling after the extraction. Some teeth have a very difficult prognosis, such as teeth that are completely submerged in the bone, the pain period can be up to 2-3 weeks. Many people liken that the wisdom tooth extraction process is the same as the caesarean section. It didn't hurt at the time of "surgery" to remove the tooth, but after that it was really a nightmare. However, don't worry too much, all pain will pass and the important thing is that when you have extracted a tooth called wisdom but actually brings a whole painful experience, you will not have to see it again. any more in life.
Currently, with the intervention of modern dental technology, painless tooth extraction technique is available at Vinmec Ha Long to ensure safety and extreme comfort during the procedure. Although a little swelling can't be avoided, it's only mild pain for 5-7 days, you can still work and live normally.