Inflammation after tooth extraction: what to do to treat

Than to treat a gum or gingiva after extraction of a tooth?Depends on what exactly causes pain and swelling.With the alveolitis will help to cope with special medications prescribed by the attending physician.

Alveolitis

As a result, complications and problems with wound healing are possible.

• Traumatism of the dental problem. Often the patients themselves are delayed with the reference to a specialist, hoping, and it is completely groundless that the problem will be solved by itself.Some teeth have to be removed in parts, so they are destroyed.Traumatic process in this case is significantly increased.If a cyst is formed, or the tooth does not cut through completely, additional effects may be required leading to destruction of the socket, damage to the gum.
  Complex removals are painful in themselves, conducted only by experienced doctors, in order to avoid the occurrence of complications, continuous monitoring may be necessary.
  And of course you need to strictly follow all the recommendations for care.
• Penetration of foreign particles into the wound. In the hole after removal, particles of sediment, carious contents can get into the hole.To the tumor and discomfort can lead to the destruction of the blood clot on the wound.
• Non-compliance with the rules of care. Hygiene of the oral cavity should be carefully observed by all patients.In the case of tooth extraction, additional efforts are required from the patient.The healing process takes place according to special laws, and it is impossible to interfere with this process, it is fraught with infections, infection of the whole area of ​​the wound.First in the hole formed a blood clot, which prevents the penetration of infection.Gradually, it is replaced by newly formed tissue.To prevent the formation of this clot is impossible, since it also does not allow the formation of inflammatory processes.
  

  This image shows the well after tooth extraction in the normally healing healing phase

  The doctor's recommendations regarding nutrition should be carefully followed in the first days after the operation.However, if the gingiva is white after tooth extraction, this is normal.A day later, a special raid on the gum is formed, it can whiten or turn yellow.These are not purulent accumulations, but effusion of fibrin.

• Penetration of infection. For complete sanitation of the oral cavity before removal, there is not always time, so infection is possible, for example, if the patient has chronic periodontitis.The destruction of the tooth tissue can lead to a rapid infection of the well.Therefore, the patient should pay special attention to care for her and consult a doctor at the first sign of infection.And this is evidenced by constant, not passing pains.

Appearance of "dry hole"

This is another type of complication.At risk are women who take birth control pills and drugs, heavy smokers and people of advanced age.The signs of a disease can be considered the absence of a blood clot on the wound.It does not form a day later, as it usually happens, in addition, after 3-4 days the patient begins to complain of the appearance of dull, aching pain.

If a piece of bone is also naked, the healing progresses extremely slowly .Pain can become intense, so it's worth to see a doctor immediately.

Unpleasant sensations can spread throughout the jaw apparatus, often it seems to patients that the ear begins to hurt.The microflora of the oral cavity is disturbed and this leads to the appearance of an unpleasant odor, the appearance of a taste.Hygiene of the mouth is also more difficult to perform, so this complication threatens the occurrence of other diseases.

Self-treatment of the "dry hole" can lead to additional complications

You can distinguish the signs of an ailment from the appearance of the wound.The bone is often naked, there is not a clot or blood.As a rule, patients immediately seek help, since even external symptoms call them a serious concern.

A special dressing is required, the procedure is performed in the clinic.The dressing is impregnated with special medicinal preparations, it is also necessary to change it with the help of medical workers.

After removal of the tooth the gum or gingiva inflamed what to do or make?A specific answer can only be given by a doctor, based on a clinical picture.Independently appoint treatment is impossible, you just need to take medications prescribed by your doctor, and if you have serious discomfort urgently seek help.

General principles of care and treatment

Normal condition of the well after tooth extraction after 3 weeks

The doctor will tell you in detail what to do after removal.But not everyone is able to remember the recommendations, and not always there is the opportunity to additionally seek advice and help.

Treatment of gum disease after removal is performed only in the clinic, but general principles of care, designed to prevent serious complications, are as follows.

• If there is significant bleeding , you need to put a swab of cotton wool on the hole, squeeze it with your teeth.Sometimes it is required to hold the tampon for almost an hour and, if necessary, change it.If bleeding does not stop, it is worth to undergo a special course of treatment in the clinic.
• Injury to the blood clot of , which has already been mentioned, is impossible.Therefore, it is necessary to take certain measures when organizing care of the oral cavity, to be careful.It is necessary to avoid the use of hard and spicy food.The toothbrush should be soft, moving while cleaning cautious.In this case, you can not neglect cleaning.
• Hot and cold dishes of need to be excluded from the ration for several days.The temperature drop can lead to the destruction of the clot, as the blood pressure changes rapidly.Taking a bath and going to the bathhouse should also be postponed, as well as consuming hot drinks.

And what if after the extraction of the tooth the gum is swollen and aching, the swelling of the gum is then fixed without inflammation in the hole?Such a pattern occurs quite often.Edema has the property to increase, the overall body temperature rises.These are signs of formation and suppuration of the hematoma.A hematoma can occur due to injury to the vessel during surgery or against a background of hypertension.After a while, cyanosis of the tissues can also be detected.

The hematoma formation area can not be heated in any case.

The surgeon will simply release pus and treat the wound with an antiseptic, install drainage.Anesthetics may also be prescribed.Therefore, if the gum is swollen after tooth extraction, and what the patient does not understand, and the pain intensifies, you can safely guide him to the clinic.

Follow the rules of care is mandatory .Removal is quite traumatic in itself, it is an unpleasant process, but complications can arise even more serious, leading to global consequences.It is better to be safe and get additional advice than to miss the onset of the development of certain diseases.Professional doctors in such cases tolerate patients, they themselves speak about the need for constant inspections and inspections.The appointment of an anesthetic is not a panacea, but it is not only uncomfortable but also dangerous to endure unpleasant feelings for a long period.