After Tooth Extraction

Remember ... Be kind to yourself...

a Few simple rules

make yourself more comfortable.

Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure.  therefore, it is natural that temporary changes will occur in the mouth afterward.  You'll be functioning normally in just a few days.  In the meantime, you should follow a few simple rules to help p promote healing, prevent complications, and make yourself more comfortable.

 

Anesthetics

The length of time you experience numbness varies, depending on the type of anesthetic you've received. While your mouth is numb, you'll want to be careful not to bite your cheek, lip or tongue, The numbness should subside within a few hours. If it doesn't subside, contact your dentist.

Bleeding

 Your dentist will place a gauze pack on the extraction site to limit bleeding and confine the blood while clotting takes place. This gauze pack should be left in place for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the dentist's office. Do not chew on the pack. There may be some bleeding Or oozing after the pack is removed. If so, follow this procedure:

 Ford a piece of clean gauze into a pad thick enough to bite on. Dampen the pad and place it directly on the extraction site,

 Apply moderate pressure by closing the teeth firmly over the pad. Maintain this pressure for about 30 minutes. If the pad becomes soaked with blood, replace it with a clean one as necessary.

 Do not suck on the extraction site.

 A slight amount of blood may leak at the extraction site until a clot forms. However, if heavy bleeding continues, call your dentist, (Remember, though, that a lot of saliva and a little blood can took like a lot of bleeding.)

 The Blood Clot

 After an extraction, a blood clot forms in the tooth socket. This clot is an important pan of the normal healing process. You should therefore avoid activities that might disturb the clot. Here's how to protect it

 Do not smoke, or rinse your mouth vigorously, or drink through a straw for 24 hours. These activities create suction in the mouth, which could dislodge the clot and delay healing,

 Do not clean the teeth next to the healing tooth socket for the rest of the day. You should, however, brush and floss your other teeth thoroughly. Gently rinse your mouth afterward.

 Limit strenuous activity for 24 hours after the extraction. This will reduce bleeding and help the blood clot to form.

 If you have sutures that require removal, your dentist will instruct you when to return,

 Occasionally, a dry socket occurs when the blood clot breaks down earlier than normal. A dressing may be placed in the socket to protect it until the socket heals.

 Medication

 Your dentist may prescribe medication to control pain and prevent infection. Use it only as directed. If the medication prescribed does not seem to work for you, do not increase the dosage. If you have prolonged or severe pain, swelling, bleeding or fever, call your dentist immediately He or she will give you exact instructions on how to care for your problem.

 Swelling and pain

 After a tooth is removed, you may have some discomfort and notice some swelling. You can help reduce swelling and pain by applying cold compresses to the face, An ice bag or cold, moist cloth can be used periodically The dentist may give you specific instructions on how long and how often to use a cold compress. The dentist may also give you a plastic bag of ice to use on your way home from the office.

 Diet

 After the extraction, drink lots of liquids and eat soft, nutritious foods, Avoid alcoholic beverages and hot liquids. Begin eating solid foods the next day or as soon as you can chew comfortably. For about two days, try to chew food on the side opposite the extraction site. If you are troubled by nausea and vomiting, call your dentist for advice.

 Rinsing

 The day after the extraction, gently rinse you, mouth with warm salt water (half a teaspoon salt in an 8 oz. glass of warm water). Rinsing after meals is important to keep food particles out of the extraction site, but remember not to rinse your mouth vigorously Avoid using a mouth rinse or mouthwash during this early healing period.

 Oral Hygiene

 It is important to continue to brush thoroughly twice a day using an ADA‑ accepted fluoride toothpaste, and floss or clean in between Your teeth with inter dental cleaners, daily. The tongue should also be brushed. This will help eliminate the bad breath and unpleasant taste that is common after an e ' extraction. Always use a soft‑bristled brush so that you do not injure the tissues in your mouth. Following an extraction, avoid cleaning the teeth next to the healing tooth socket, Remember that you have just had surgery. Be kind to yourself.

(Data from American Dental Association)

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CEREC step by step 

CEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world's only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC at your dentist's side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care. So, why are thousands of people world wide choosing the CEREC restorative technique for their dental needs?

Single Appointment Dental Care
Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist. This means that on the first visit, you get an injection of anesthesia, your tooth prepared, an impression taken, and a temporary restoration put on your tooth. You make a second appointment for a couple of weeks later, and get an injection, have the temporary pried off (if it hasn't fallen off already, and have a permanent restoration put on. Why go to the dentist a second time when you don't have to? With CEREC, the procedure is done in a single appointment, start to finish.

Finest Dental Materials
A CEREC tooth restoration isn't just convenient, it is also healthy. Many years ago, dentists had few options to repair decayed and damaged teeth other than amalgam, gold, and other metals. With CEREC, your dentist can use strong, tooth colored ceramic materials to restore your teeth to their natural strength, beauty, and function. These materials closely match the composition of natural tooth structure. This means when you eat hot food and then drink something cold, the restoration and tooth expand and contract at almost equal rates. So, your tooth does not crack, and you can go on enjoying your evening. Also, the materials are chemically bonded to your tooth, so your dentist can save as much healthy tooth tissue as possible while providing you with a dental restoration that strengthens your tooth.

Smile Enhancement
Your dentist can use CEREC for more than just crowns and fillings. CEREC is capable of producing any single tooth restoration. Chipped or discolored front teeth can be repaired with beautiful CEREC porcelain anterior crowns or veneers. Your smile makes a lasting first impression. Enhance it with CEREC.

Worldwide, a CEREC restoration is placed every 20 seconds. With a history of nearly 20 years, this equipment has helped dentists place over 6 million restorations. Using metal free materials that are the closest to your natural enamel, CEREC gives you the highest quality restorative care. Ask your dentist today about single visit CEREC restorative care!

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Oral Side Effects of Medications   

Many medications have associated side effects, some of which can affect your oral health. Studies suggest that two out of every five adults take some type of medication that could have dental-related side effects. With age, the likelihood of taking such a medication almost doubles.

In most cases, oral side effects of medications resolve shortly after you stop taking the medication. The following are some common oral side effects.

Dry Mouth

Antihistamines as well as many other drugs can cause a decrease in saliva, which can leave your mouth prone to a number of problems. When the soft tissues of the mouth are constantly dry, they can become inflamed, painful and more susceptible to infection.

Tooth decay can develop without the cleansing and buffering effects of an adequate salivary flow. Chronic dry mouth can also create problems for people who wear dentures. A fight film of saliva on the oral tissues typically helps hold dentures in place. You can alleviate dry mouth by drinking more water or kg mg sugarless lozenges or m to stimulate the flow saliva. Your dentist or physician also can recommend an artificial saliva if necessary to help keep your oral tissues lubricated. In some cases, medication can be prescribed to increase saliva flow.

Gum Tissue Overgrowth

Overgrowth of the gum tissue is also referred to as gingival hyperplasia. It is associated primarily with anti-seizure medications, immunosupressant drugs such as those taken after organ transplants, and calcium channel blockers taken by some heart patients.

The overgrowth of tissue can make good oral hygiene difficult. For this reason, your dentist may recommend a gingivectomy (a procedure used to remove the excess tissue).

Some studies suggest that gingival hyperplasia can be controlled if a meticulous oral hygiene program is started at the same time or before you start taking the medication.

Soft-Tissue Reactions

Some medications have been linked to the development of oral sores, inflammation or a discoloration of the soft tissues.

The types of medications associated with these effects include those prescribed for blood pressure control, inummosuppressive agents and oral contraceptives as well as some chemotherapeutic agents.

Your dentist may prescribe an oral hygiene regimen to limit the discomfort associated with such oral ulcers or inflammation.

Abnormal Blooding

A side effect of aspirin and the intended effect of prescribed anticoagulants- like heparin or warfarin - is reduced blood clotting. This ran be helpful in the treatment of strokes or heart disease, but car, cause bleeding problems during oral surgery or periodontal treatment,

Your dentist will need to consider this side effect when scheduling any treatment that could involve bleeding.

Tooth Discoloration

Use of tetracycline products when teeth are developing can cause permanent staining in those teeth. This can be a concern for expectant mothers during the last half of a pregnancy or for young children whose permanent teeth are still developing.

Cosmetic dentistry techniques like veneers, crowns, bonding procedures, or in some cases bleaching may be used to enhance a smile that has tetracycline - induced stains.

Talk to your dentist about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter varieties. He or she maybe able to discuss any potential side effects with you and limit their influence on your oral health, More importantly, your dentist may need this information to provide safe and effective dental cue.

   (Data from American Dental Association)

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