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Tooth extraction
My spouse has been prescribed RCT on a tooth in the upper jaw due to decay and breakage. However, he wants to go for extraction of the tooth, his dentist has also agreed to it. What should I expect after the extraction and how long will it take to heal? What all should I keep in mind for aftercare?
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If your spouse has no medical problems, in 4 weeks the healing will be complete. Consult me for an implant for her tooth as it is a front one and will look bad if left empty.
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Hi sir...
It usually takes around 4 weeks for healing
Post extraction instructions:
Day 1:
**continue biting of the cotton gauze for 30 to 60 minutes....
**Do not spit,rinse, drink carbonated drinks,smoke,or alcoholic beverages for atleast 24 hours ..
The goal is to keep the blood clot in the extracted area to avoid dry socket...
DAY 2:
** you may experience a minor swelling,bruishing,pain ,difficulty in opening mouth,pain in jaw or ear,sore throat..
**No heavy lifting,spiiting,smoking or alcohol...
Oral hygiene:
**Brush gently...warm lukewarm salt rinse is necessary..
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It takes one month for total healing .. after dat a prosthesis can b given .. implant or bridge ..post extraction instructions will b given by dentist. however if it can b saved by rct den it is good to go on with it.
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Dr. Charmi Shah
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is always preferred to save natural tooth so would be best to undergo root canal treatment followed by crown.
In case you prefer removal of tooth then the healing generally takes around 2 to 3 weeks (in absence of any other medical conditions)
Certain things that have to be taken care of for any dental extraction would be
- she needs to have eaten well before the procedure and should avoid extraction procedure on fasting or empty stomach
- after extraction, the cotton should be in place for 1 hour and all the saliva has to be swallowed and avoid spitting or collecting it in the mouth
- no eating or drinking for 1 hour
- avoid hot or hard food for that day
- avoid sleeping on the side of tooth extracted
- apply ice pack from outside
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Dr. Nilesh Patil
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Hi...It is always advised to save the tooth.Your spouse should give a thought about getting rc done if not extraction will take around 3 to 4 weeks to heal.After extraction prosthesis is given...implant or bridge according to your preference.
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Your spouse should go for rct,because natural tooth saving is good. If go for extraction, after that prosthesis can be given, bridge or implant. Whatever your spouse wants. After extraction complete healing of wound takes 3to4 weeks.
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