Pain after an extraction

Pain is normal after any dental extraction and will normally resolve in several days with the use of a regular painkiller and warm salty mouth wash.

Some patients will require an antibiotic if infection is suspected or if there is a strong chance of infection developing. Infection will prolong pain but once the antibiotic kicks in the pain should start to ease.

Occasionally an extraction socket will remain painful for several weeks or even months, for no apparent reason.

In these cases the options for management are limited.

1: Time and regular mouth washes and analgesics and hope the body will heal itself.

2: Antibiotics combined with time and mouth washes. Sometimes there will be a stubborn infection and a long course of antibiotics or several different antibiotics will eventually get on top of the infection and allow easing of the pain.

3: Clean out the socket. If the above all fail and x rays show nothing obviously wrong or anything left in the extraction socket then opening up the socket and cleaning the socket will usually allow the socket to heal. It is unclear why this works, but it is presumed that there is some small amount of debris in the socket preventing healing and removing this allows healing.

4: If all of the above fail then referral to a pain management specialist is often the only course of action available.

Clean your Wisdom Teeth

If you don’t want to have your wisdom teeth removed, you just have to keep them clean.

A tooth brush and a mouth wash can save you a lot of bother and expense!!

Recovery After Wisdom Teeth Removal

RECOVERY AFTER WISDOM TEETH REMOVAL

Recovery depend on the amount of work needed to remove your teeth.

Simple extractions will leave you tender for a couple of days and no more.

Some people require surgical extractions and might need stitches to help close the wound. These sutures will dissolve.

Sometimes, the surgery causes bruising, swelling, and pain, which like any bruise will resolve over one week as long as there are no infections or dry socket.

Recovery from wisdom tooth surgery will be gradual, but people should see some improvement every day.

The healing process can be broken down into the following stages:

The first few minutes A blood clot will form.

The next morning, bruising and swelling is at its worst.

The next 2 to 5 days: Swelling of the mouth and cheeks should improve. pain should ease.

The next 7 to 10 days: Jaw stiffness and soreness should go away.

After 2 weeks the bruising on the face should have healed.

Recovery time will be different for everyone. If blood clots become dislodged from the wound, or the wound becomes infected, recovery may take longer.

If teeth require more surgery for their removal they will take longer to heal.

Blood clots will form in the place where the tooth was removed. Blood clots are an essential part of the healing process because they:

• help prevent too much bleeding
• protect the wound from infection
• allow new tissue to grow
• protect the exposed bone

It is particularly important not to dislodge these blood clots in the first 24 hours. People should avoid:

• brushing the extraction site
• excessive exercise
• rinsing the mouth
• chewing
• smoking

It is a good idea to gently rinse the mouth with antiseptic mouth rinse and warm salty water after 24 hours and regularly for 10 days

What can you do immediately after surgery?

People should take the advice of their dentist or surgeon on how to aid recovery.

People will not be able to drive for the rest of the day if they have had sedation.

If possible, it is a good idea to take 1 or 2 days off work or school after surgery.

It is essential to keep the wound clean while it’s healing

• using an antiseptic mouth rinse to prevent infection such has Cordodyl or Kin.
• rinsing with warm water and salt to reduce swelling and soothe sore gums
• raising the head when sleeping to feel more comfortable

As well as pain, some people will feel tired after having their wisdom teeth out and might choose to avoid exercise for a few days after the surgery.

• soup
• Ice cream
• Smoothies
• Yogurt
• jelly
• soft noodles
• eggs
• mashed potato

For the first few days after surgery, eat within your comfort zone. If it feels ok to eat something it’s ok to eat it. If eating is excessively sore use softer food. It’s essential to keep the wounds clean with warm salty water after eating.

Removal of wisdom teeth in Nenagh

Removal of Wisdom Teeth in Nenagh. In June Dr. Dermot Murnane opened his new clinic.  The Nenagh clinic is within easy reach of most of north Munster and south Leinster. This clinic is providing a same day service. Treatments include  the extraction of wisdom tooth. routine extractions. The exposure of teeth and biopsies. The catchment area extends from Thurles to Ennis, Killaloe to Clonmel  and Limerick to Tipperary Town.

Sedation is available for  those who prefer not know about or remember their treatment.

Opening  on Mondays initially. In 2019 the clinic will be opening Mondays and Thursdays to expand availability of our services. For an appointment phone Bridget on 086 1449583 or e-mail drmurnane@gmail.com.