Tooth extraction / surgery

Tooth extraction or surgical removal of a tooth:

There may be several reasons why a tooth needs to be removed. Based on a clinical examination and X-rays, the dentist can assess whether the tooth can be extracted in the usual way, or whether it needs to be surgically removed. In both cases, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. If the tooth needs to be extracted, the gums will be folded aside, the necessary jawbone removed and the tooth divided as necessary. The treatment is completed by cleaning the wound and placing the necessary number of stitches.

After the procedure:

When the anesthesia wears off (after 3-4 hours), there will be some pain in the area. It is therefore normal to have painkillers or a prescription for painkillers with you. In the case of complicated procedures, it is usually recommended to take it easy for the first few days. Avoid hard physical work, exercise and the like during this period. You may also experience swelling and gaping difficulties for a few days after the procedure.

Complications:

Every surgical procedure carries a small risk of complications. Examples of such complications can be prolonged bleeding time or painful post-inflammation of the jawbone. When removing a wisdom tooth in the lower jaw, numbness in half the tongue and lip may occur. This is very rare and usually goes away on its own. In the upper jaw, removal of the tooth may occasionally result in an opening into the sinus. In such cases, the dentist will inform you of this and the necessary treatment will be carried out.

General health:

The dental team wants to make the procedure as safe as possible. It is therefore important that they have up-to-date health information. Please let us know:

  • medication
  • diseases
  • more allergic
  • abnormal bleeding tendency
  • previous complications in connection with dental treatment
  • pregnancy
  • anxiety about dental treatment

 

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