Tooth extraction is the forced removal of a tooth, using forceps, from the dental alveolus or the socket in the alveolar bone (alveolar bone is the bone with sockets surrounding the roots of the teeth), due to various reasons such as:
It is advisable to consult with your dentist if you face any of the above problems.
Prior to extracting your tooth, the dentist will take the details of your full medical history, especially your dental treatment history, if any, along with a list of the medications that you take.
You need to especially mention if you take any blood thinners or are allergic to any medicines.
The doctor may prescribe some antibiotics that you may have to take prior to the extraction.
An x-ray will be taken to determine the best way to extract the affected tooth.
The doctor will ask you to refrain from smoking, at least, a day before the procedure, as smoking might lead you to suffer from a dry socket and alveolar bone exposure after the extraction.
On the appointed day the dentist will give you local anesthesia to numb the affected tooth and its surrounding areas.
General anesthesia, though rarely necessary, may be required in certain cases of wisdom teeth removal. For such a procedure you will need to be admitted to a hospital, though you will be able to go home on the same day.
There are two types of tooth extraction procedures, depending on the condition of the tooth:
During the procedure, the dental surgeon makes a small incision on the gum to access
the affected tooth. If the tooth is too large the surgeon may break the tooth to small
pieces to remove it. For a tooth which is impacted, the dental surgeon will cut away
some gum and bone tissue, then use forceps to rock the tooth, loosen it from the
jaw bone, and finally pull it out.
In certain cases, post the surgery, the dentist may bring the gum edges together and stitch them. The
stitches dissolve automatically in a few days. A blood clot usually forms in the socket after
the surgery. The dentist will put a gauze over the clot and ask you to bite on it till the
bleeding stops.
Some side effects of tooth extraction include:
Other potential complications include:
You are not eligible for tooth extraction if you are:
Some dos and don’ts after a tooth extraction include:
Depending on the size of the area it will take one to two weeks for the area to completely heal.
Cost of tooth extraction can vary depending upon the city/locality, clinic/hospital type & amenities, experience of the provider, number & type of teeth for extraction, medications used etc. Typically, the cost of tooth extraction in India may range from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 8,000
Please consult your doctor to get the exact treatment plan and price quote suiting your unique needs.
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