What are the dangers of tooth extraction

We all know that teeth play a relatively important role in our body. We usually chew our food with teeth. However, due to some bad living habits in our lives and different dietary choices of many people, it is particularly easy to cause dental problems. Sometimes we have to pull out the teeth. Tooth extraction has a great impact on our health. If the teeth are not good, we cannot chew food well, which is particularly prone to gastrointestinal diseases. Let us understand the dangers of tooth extraction.

What are the dangers of tooth extraction?

1. Bleeding

Primary bleeding is bleeding that does not stop immediately after tooth extraction; secondary bleeding is bleeding that has stopped at the time of tooth extraction but occurs later due to other reasons. General bleeding after tooth extraction is common, but major bleeding is rare. Such as: gingival tissue tear, extraction of more than 3 teeth at a time, alveolar bone damage and pericoronitis, foreign objects remaining in the alveolar socket, periodontitis, improper diet and washing, and apical periodontitis. Bleeding after tooth extraction usually occurs within 24 hours after surgery, with the molars being the most common site of bleeding.

2. Facial swelling

Cheek swelling often occurs after wisdom tooth extraction, starting 12-24 hours after surgery and gradually subsiding within 3-5 days. The tissue in the swollen area is soft and elastic, and the skin can be pinched, which is mainly caused by exudation of traumatic tissue and obstruction of lymphatic return.

3. Infection

The main symptoms of infection after tooth extraction are limited mouth opening and pain when swallowing, with local redness, swelling and tenderness. The main reasons are not careful disinfection before operation, too much trauma from tooth extraction, improper treatment of tooth wound, general condition, etc.

4. Dry socket

Dry socket usually appears 2-3 days after tooth extraction, and is characterized by the decomposition and shedding of the dental clot in the alveolar socket, an empty socket, exposed bone wall, bad breath and severe pain, which radiates to the top of the head. Although the oral cavity is a polluted environment, infection can be prevented because the maxillofacial area has rich blood supply and strong anti-inflammatory ability. Extracting teeth during the inflammatory period may cause the inflammation to spread, so try not to extract teeth during the inflammatory period.

It is said that a smile with white teeth is more charming. After understanding the dangers of tooth extraction, we know how important it is to have healthy teeth. For the sake of dental health, we must maintain good living habits in our daily lives, try to eat less overly sweet foods, brush our teeth in time after eating sweets, and pay more attention to oral hygiene.