It the ‘only’ thing we want to hear when we visit our dentist for a tooth extraction. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a simple tooth extraction.

The truth is that tooth extraction could become complex, especially when your teeth have a longstanding infection. Your body attempts to develop vessels to clear out the area and it becomes a source of excessive bleeding during tooth extraction process. Remember, a cut in the mouth would bleed more than a cut on the skin. The cut in the mouth can’t dry out to form a scab unlike a cut on the skin.

Surgical tooth extraction is one of the most common surgical procedures in dental practice in the US. A simple extraction is sometimes possible when your tooth is visible above the gum line. Your dentist will pull it out using forceps. However, when it requires surgery, it will require stitches to close the site. You will need to allow it time to heal. It’s not a simple procedure by any means from the perspective of a patient.

Dentists at 7 Day Dental have years of experience in tooth extraction. They are committed to helping you smile with confidence through their experience and expertise. Call 7 Day Dental office to book an appointment with a dentist for tooth extraction.

What could go wrong during tooth extraction?

Tooth extraction could lead to excessive bleeding, more than you have ever seen. This happens when your body has developed accessory vessels as a defense system against infections.

The only way to know whether you have developed a vessel is to actually extract the tooth. If pulsating bleeding starts after the tooth is extracted, your dentist will take the following steps.

• Your dentist will locate the exact source of bleeding
• A suction tip will be used to keep the site clear from excessive blood
• The dentist will place an elevator into the source of bleeding to stop the bleeding forcefully
• The elevator could stay in place for as long as required
• Your dentist will remove the tip of the elevator slowly after 10-20 minutes depending on the situation
• Sometimes, your dentist may have to repeat this process for a few times in order to stop bleeding completely
• You may have to stay for 45-60 minutes after the surgery
• During this time, you will bite on gauze to achieve stability
• If bleeding doesn’t stop, your dentist may place a narrow implant to stop the bleeding

Post-extraction Instructions and follow-up

After the tooth extraction surgery, your dentist will give you detailed post-extraction instructions. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your 7 Day Dentist before you leave the office. We always want you to walk out of the office after having answers to all your questions relating to your procedure and general oral health.

With surgical extraction, it’s possible to have more than one stitch at the site. Make sure you follow your dentist’s instructions for speedy recovery. It will also keep the complications away. Here are some general post-extraction instructions.

• Bite down gently on the gauze for 30-45 minutes after the surgery
• First two hours after the surgery are extremely important. So avoid unnecessary use of your mouth (talking, eating, drinking)
• Soft food and clear drinks are your best friends on the first day after the surgery
• Avoid rinsing your teeth for 12 hours after surgery
• Don’t brush teeth on and around the site for a few days after the procedure
• Avoid straw and don’t smoke for 48 hours
• If your dentist has prescribed pain medication, be sure to take them as instructed

You should always follow post-extraction instructions and call your dentist if bleeding persists.

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