Extracting wisdom teeth during menstruation

If a tooth is broken and cannot be repaired, the best way is to extract it. Wisdom teeth are teeth that many people grow after adulthood. They are often on the surface, but they are also the teeth that cause the most problems. Many people choose to remove their wisdom teeth eventually. However, women should be aware that there are many dangers in removing wisdom teeth during menstruation, and it is recommended to avoid removing teeth during menstruation. Because tooth extraction will cause a lot of bleeding, and menstruation is a time when one is weak and prone to bacterial infection.

1 Why should tooth extraction be avoided during menstruation?

Tooth extraction during menstruation may cause heavy bleeding. During menstruation, women's blood coagulability decreases. If a tooth is extracted or other surgeries are performed during menstruation, heavy bleeding may occur. The female menstrual cycle is a special and sensitive time. At this time, the disease resistance becomes very fragile and the brain reaction is relatively slow. This is when bacteria are most active and most likely to invade. When a tooth is extracted, the wound surface comes into contact with saliva, which greatly increases the chance of viral invasion due to the longer blood clotting time, and can easily lead to dry socket. If the patient really suffers from dry socket, it will take a very long time to heal, about half a year, which is very torturous. Therefore, it is best for women not to treat dental diseases during menstruation.

2 When do teeth need to be extracted?

1. Wisdom tooth decay

Wisdom teeth can easily form blind pockets with the adjacent teeth and gum tissue. Food residues are difficult to clean once they enter, and cannot be brushed out by brushing teeth. If the blind pockets are stuffed with food for a long time, it may cause caries of the wisdom teeth or adjacent teeth. It may even cause pericoronitis and cellulitis of wisdom teeth. This inflammation can cause serious consequences such as sepsis and septicemia, which often require anti-inflammatory injections or even hospitalization. It is recommended to remove this type of wisdom tooth to prevent future problems.

2. Causes crowded teeth

Wisdom teeth will squeeze the adjacent teeth, which will not only affect the root absorption, but also cause crowding of the front teeth and affect the appearance. Removing wisdom teeth is the best way to eliminate worries.

3. No opposing teeth

Not everyone's four wisdom teeth will grow out smoothly. If there is no other wisdom tooth opposite a wisdom tooth to compete with it, it may affect the bite.

4. Impacted teeth

This type of wisdom tooth is the most common and is usually buried in the alveolar bone. If pain is felt or a lesion is diagnosed, it needs to be removed.

3 Things to know about tooth extraction

1. Ensure that you are in good physical condition. When having a tooth extracted, you should ensure the quality of your breakfast and avoid having a tooth extracted on an empty stomach to prevent hypoglycemia due to tension. You need to have plenty of energy and physical strength before having a tooth extracted. You should avoid having a tooth extracted after staying up all night, taking a long trip, or after being overly tired.

2. Patients with physical illnesses should be careful not to have their teeth extracted when they have a cold. Patients with hyperthyroidism, hepatitis, nephritis, blood diseases or diabetes, especially elderly patients, should undergo necessary examinations and treatments, and the teeth can only be extracted after the disease is under control.

3. Women need to pay attention to more issues when having tooth extraction. Women should postpone tooth extraction during menstruation and pregnancy. Patients with a history of drug allergies should explain in detail to the doctor during tooth extraction to avoid allergic reactions to anesthetic drugs.