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What Are The Complications One May Encounter Post A Tooth Extraction?
Hi all and one,
I just had a tooth extraction done Monday just gone. Was glad to find that I don't have a dry socket but several things are worrying me:
Firstly it looks like 2 roots have been left in there, can this be right? Will it have complications later on? As the tooth was suppose to be taken out due to pus being developed on the gum and was infecting everything around it,..?
Secondly, the tooth next to it it's gum split...one side is flopping around? Will it grow back together?
Shall I be rebooking to go and see the dentist?
Thank you in advance
I just had a tooth extraction done Monday just gone. Was glad to find that I don't have a dry socket but several things are worrying me:
Firstly it looks like 2 roots have been left in there, can this be right? Will it have complications later on? As the tooth was suppose to be taken out due to pus being developed on the gum and was infecting everything around it,..?
Secondly, the tooth next to it it's gum split...one side is flopping around? Will it grow back together?
Shall I be rebooking to go and see the dentist?
Thank you in advance
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
Hello,
First, no roots should be left after the extraction. Healing tissue will have a different appearance than fully healed tissue in the socket. You should return for an evaluation if the structures are hard and look like roots. Was any material added to the socket to promote healing?
It will take time for the inflammation to go away and the source must be removed completely. Take all medications as prescribed. You may continue anti-inflammatory medication to continue to reduce symptoms.
Second, removing a tooth requires some disturbance to tissue and it can be separated and appear flapping from adjacent teeth. Keep the area clean and continue to rinse. Avoid area while chewing and do not let anything get caught under the tissue. Again, return for an evaluation to monitor healing. More time will allow healing and firmer tissue around the tooth. If iit does no tighten around the tooth, other periodontal considerations may be needed.
Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions.
First, no roots should be left after the extraction. Healing tissue will have a different appearance than fully healed tissue in the socket. You should return for an evaluation if the structures are hard and look like roots. Was any material added to the socket to promote healing?
It will take time for the inflammation to go away and the source must be removed completely. Take all medications as prescribed. You may continue anti-inflammatory medication to continue to reduce symptoms.
Second, removing a tooth requires some disturbance to tissue and it can be separated and appear flapping from adjacent teeth. Keep the area clean and continue to rinse. Avoid area while chewing and do not let anything get caught under the tissue. Again, return for an evaluation to monitor healing. More time will allow healing and firmer tissue around the tooth. If iit does no tighten around the tooth, other periodontal considerations may be needed.
Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions.
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