Tooth extraction for adults

Speaking of tooth extraction, I believe many people are afraid of it. Not only children are afraid of tooth extraction, but some adults are also very afraid of tooth extraction. Tooth extraction will not only bring severe pain to the human body but also cause some complications, such as wound infection and other diseases. People are most concerned about whether tooth extraction is harmful. So let's take a closer look at whether tooth extraction is harmful for adults.

There are certain harms for adults after tooth extraction, such as prolonged bleeding from the wound after tooth extraction is a common harm: dentists have various treatment methods to solve the problem of bleeding from the wound after tooth extraction, but it must be pointed out that it is normal for a small amount of blood to be mixed in the saliva after tooth extraction, and sometimes this phenomenon can even last up to 72 hours. Swelling after tooth extraction: This is often because the doctor took too much time during the entire tooth extraction process (such as damaging the soft tissue and bones around the tooth during extraction). Generally, when tooth extraction requires lifting of the gums (which injures the periosteum-covering bone), mild to moderate swelling will occur. For example, this type of swelling often occurs when a tooth is not removed cleanly and the periosteum is torn.

Likewise, when a drill must be used to extract a tooth, the chances of swelling will be greater. Nerve damage caused by tooth extraction is mainly a problem encountered when removing third molars. However, if the extraction site is close to the nerve, then theoretically, extraction in this place may also damage the nerve. There are usually two types of nerves damaged by tooth extraction, one on the left and one on the right: 1. The inferior alveolar nerve; 2. The lingual nerve (one on the left and one on the right). Such extraction injuries are rare and usually temporary, but some extractions can cause nerve damage that is long-lasting or even permanent.

Dental Care:

1. Make sure you brush your teeth effectively every time you brush your teeth!

Implement the "three-three system": brush your teeth three times a day, each time for three minutes or more. At the same time, it should be noted that when brushing your teeth, the bristles should be at a 45-degree angle to the tooth surface, and the brush head should be rotated to ensure that every tooth is brushed. The toothbrush should be moved back and forth on the upper and lower tooth surfaces to ensure thorough cleaning. Remember not to brush your teeth sideways or too hard.

2. Choose a toothbrush and toothpaste that suits you.

Toothbrush: Only by choosing a health toothbrush that meets the requirements of oral hygiene can you achieve the effect of cleaning teeth without damaging the teeth and periodontal tissues. The characteristics of a health toothbrush are: a small brush head that rotates flexibly in the mouth; the bristles are arranged reasonably to facilitate cleaning teeth, and the toothbrush itself is easy to clean after brushing; the bristles are thin and elastic; the top of the bristles is round, which is not easy to damage teeth and gums. In addition, an electric toothbrush is also a good choice. The slight vibration generated by its high-speed rotation can not only promote blood circulation in the oral cavity, but also has a massage effect on the gum tissue.

Toothpaste: In order to prevent tooth decay, you can choose an anti-caries toothpaste with a repair function. The formula contains free fluoride ingredients that can directly act on the surface of the teeth. Cracked areas of the teeth are particularly susceptible to absorbing free fluoride. Therefore, free fluoride can play a directional repair role and effectively repair damaged enamel, thereby preventing bacterial invasion.