Dental Extraction

Bacteria formed in the mouth can reach the root of the teeth. These bacteria can cause an infection at the root of the tooth. This condition is known as gingivitis. Inflammation of the tooth root can develop due to the patient’s gum disease, dental caries, or a previous failure of root canal treatment. In addition, the patient’s lack of attention to oral hygiene, unhealthy diet, fillings with impaired harmony of the edges, food residues accumulated between the teeth, weakening of the patient’s immunity, poor habits such as smoking are effective factors in the formation of bacteria in the mouth.
If the inflamed tooth causes swelling in the patient’s face, symptoms such as fever and weakness may occur in the body. In the presence of acute inflammation, the doctor will drain the inflammation if possible. Acute infection is suppressed with antibiotics prescribed to the patient. Two different treatment methods can be applied to the patient after an acute infection.

• If the loss of substance in the teeth and surrounding tissues is not excessive, a root canal treatment.
• If the loss of substance in the teeth and surrounding tissues is significant, dental extraction.

• Bleeding within the first 24 hours after surgical tooth extraction is considered normal. In case of bleeding, it must be pricked for 30 minutes with a sterile tampon given by the dentist.
• Vigorous rinsing of the mouth, sucking and spitting should be avoided. Both of these conditions can prevent the bleeding from stopping.
• If there are stitches in the area of the extracted tooth, it is recommended not to brush the bitten area on the first day.
• Bad mouth odor is considered normal in the first few days after surgical tooth extraction. However, the patient is recommended to perform daily oral care from the day after the operation.
• After intraoral surgery, smoking should be avoided for at least 2 days and alcohol consumption is not recommended until drug treatment is completed. The use of tobacco and tobacco products has adverse effects on wound healing.
• There can be intense pain between 48 hours and 72 hours after tooth extraction, and this pain can be felt at different intensities depending on the patient’s pain threshold. Painkillers prescribed by the doctor can be taken.
• Ice therapy is applied after the surgery as swelling and bruising may occur in the area of the procedure.
• It is very important to take the medicines prescribed by the doctor, in the indicated dose and on the day.
• In the first week after surgery, only liquid foods should be used. Extremely hot foods and drinks should not be consumed.
• It is recommended to sleep with double pillows and keep your head elevated at night after surgery.