Is it easy to remove a half-rotten wisdom tooth?

The main cause of tooth decay in the human mouth is tooth decay, which is mainly caused by people frequently eating sugar and foods containing starch. Something called dental plaque grows on human teeth, which can easily lead to caries, and caries will form tooth decay over time. So if a wisdom tooth is half eaten away by worms and needs to be removed, will it be easier to remove?

If the wisdom tooth is half rotten. First, we need to see how much of the wisdom tooth crown is left, and how much of the crown is exposed in the mouth. If the crown is less exposed in the mouth. Moreover, if the wisdom teeth are not in a good position, it will be difficult to remove them directly. It may be necessary to cut the crown or root, separate the wisdom teeth, and take them out separately. If only a small amount of the wisdom tooth is exposed in the mouth, you may need to cut open the gums and remove the wisdom tooth, in which case sutures will be required.

The following points should be noted before and after tooth extraction:

1. Wisdom teeth should be removed only when there is no local inflammation or the inflammation is mild. If the inflammation is severe, you should first take oral anti-inflammatory drugs or intravenous antibiotics, and then go to the hospital for removal after the inflammation is eliminated. You can gargle with salt water you prepare yourself, which is effective in eliminating inflammation. If the inflammation is severe, you should go to the hospital in time and take medication under the guidance of a doctor.

2. If you want to remove a troublesome wisdom tooth, it is recommended to go to the hospital in the morning. The first reason is that in the morning, people's physical indicators, such as blood pressure, tend to be stable, can resist major damage, and are less likely to have abnormal conditions. In addition, if there are any problems after surgery, it is easier to deal with them during the day than at night, and it is more convenient to see a doctor.

3. Except for those who need to measure fasting blood sugar and other tests after arriving at the hospital, other patients are advised to see a doctor after eating, otherwise it is easy to cause hypoglycemia and symptoms such as dizziness. Women are prohibited from having their teeth extracted during menstruation.

4. Doctors in regular dental hospitals have good operating skills and good anesthesia effects. Except for slight pain when anesthesia is injected, tooth extraction is basically painless. Patients only need to open their mouths wide to cooperate with the doctor's operation. They can relax and don't need to worry or be nervous.

5. After the doctor extracts the tooth, the patient will be asked to gently bite a cotton ball or gauze roll at the extraction site in his mouth. Generally, the patient should bite the cotton ball or gauze for about 40 minutes to an hour, otherwise it will easily bleed. You cannot rinse your mouth or brush your teeth within 24 hours after tooth extraction, but you can drink a small amount of water. Try not to lick or suck the wound with your tongue. Eat mainly soft and cold food, and try to chew with the opposite side.

6. For teeth that are misaligned or take a long time to operate, the patient may experience slight swelling on the face after the operation. After tooth extraction, patients can use ice cubes to apply cold compresses to the face corresponding to the wound, which can reduce the degree of local swelling. Remember not to apply heat within 24 hours.

7. After wisdom teeth are removed, patients generally need to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent wound infection. For teeth that are severely damaged and difficult to extract, the chance of infection is high and it is best to give antibiotics intravenously for 2 to 3 days. For these types of teeth, doctors will generally give medical advice after extraction.

8. It is normal to have a small amount of blood in the mouth 24 hours after tooth extraction. Don't panic. If bleeding occurs, go to the hospital immediately for treatment.

9. After the effect of tooth extraction anesthesia wears off, the patient will generally feel slight discomfort. If the patient experiences significant pain, a small amount of painkillers can be taken orally to relieve the pain. The swelling and discomfort will generally subside or decrease 3-5 days after tooth extraction. If the patient shows signs of worsening, there is a high possibility of wound infection and the patient should go to the hospital immediately.

10. For those who have their wound sutured after tooth extraction, they should go to the hospital to remove the sutures after one week. Wisdom teeth on the opposite side that need further extraction are usually performed one week after the last extraction.