The wisdom tooth, probably, was called that because, having survived how it hurts when it erupts, a person really becomes like a little older and more mature. In fact, going through this test for many days in a row, suffering from pain, is not at all necessary today.
If the gum or jaw swells and hurts in the place where the wisdom tooth should appear, the doctor will advise you to take an x-ray. This will help determine at what stage the eruption is and whether the wisdom tooth is growing correctly. In most cases, the figure eight is cut horizontally or at an angle, often it is covered with a gum fold, called the “hood” in medical language.
An improperly growing tooth, which not only hurts, but can also injure the gum, cheek, tongue or neighboring teeth, the dentist will advise you to remove it immediately and not suffer in vain.
It is worth agreeing - wisdom teeth are rudimentary, and still cannot fully perform chewing functions. The only thing they are suitable for is to serve as a support for prostheses, if ever a prosthesis, of course, arises, and if the wisdom teeth are healthy. But more often the third molars grow weak and dilapidated, already with carious spots.
Therefore, if the doctor says that there are indications for the removal of a wisdom tooth, it is worth listening to him. Thanks to this operation, you can keep the adjacent chewing teeth healthy and avoid many unpleasant moments and pains.
But if, after the removal of an ordinary tooth, the mucous membrane hurts for a few more days, swelling, light bleeding can be observed, then after the removal of the wisdom tooth, all these symptoms appear several times stronger.
What are the consequences after the removal of a wisdom tooth
It is not necessary that the gum will hurt, swell or fester. But, unfortunately, these side effects are very rare. The fact is that in order to remove a wisdom tooth, you almost always have to dissect soft tissues to access its roots and the part hidden under the gum. Otherwise, do not extract it.
Sometimes, if the roots are branched or very extensive, they have to be cut off and removed individually. This is a very painstaking, time-consuming and lengthy process - sometimes the removal of a wisdom tooth lasts three hours or more. At the same time, an experienced doctor tries to injure the gum as little as possible, trying not to soften it, and not to affect the jaw. But this is not always possible, and, of course, after such an impact, it hurts and swells.
After the wisdom tooth is completely extracted, the wound is washed and sutured. Further, nothing changes: a clot should form in the hole, after which the doctor lets the patient go home.
What complications can arise, and what awaits the patient now?
- Temperature increase.
- Strong pains.
- Bleeding.
- "Dry Hole"
- Alveolitis.
- The accumulation of pus, the formation of an abscess on the gums.
- Parasthesia.
If the patient complies with all the doctor's prescriptions, if there were no contraindications to the removal of the wisdom tooth, which he kept silent about or did not suspect himself, then most of the negative phenomena will not bother him. The most common phenomenon, despite the implementation of all appointments, is severe pain. What to do in this case?
How many days will the wisdom tooth hurt after removal
When a wisdom tooth is pulled out, for some time not only the gum hurts in the place where it was, but the entire jaw, temple, head, neck, ear or eye. How many days is normal for pain to appear?
With a simple removal, that is, if the gum is not cut, the tooth hurts from 1 to 2 days. When difficult - a little longer. No matter how many days the pain lasts, the most important thing is that they become weaker and smaller every day. Then there is nothing to worry about.
Important information: often after a wisdom tooth is pulled out, it is not pain that occurs, but quite the opposite. by-effect- numbness of the cheeks, cheekbones, chin, lips. This phenomenon is called paresthesia, and occurs if a nerve is accidentally touched and injured during the procedure. Usually, paresthesia disappears after some time, in difficult cases, paralysis of the facial muscles persists until the end of life.
It’s impossible to say for sure how much pain you have to endure - it’s all very individual. Much depends on the susceptibility and mood of the patient. There are people who like to feel sorry for themselves and exaggerate even minor discomfort - such people can complain of suffering for many weeks.
But if a person does not like to feel unhealthy and weakened, he will diligently follow all the recommendations and will soon feel better. 4-7 days - this is how long it usually takes for both nerves and tissues to recover from mechanical impact on them, and you could forget about the pain.
What to do if the gum or jaw hurts after tooth extraction
Acute toothache after the removal of a wisdom tooth, it is eliminated by the same methods as after the removal of a conventional tooth. Can be used as medical preparations and folk recipes.
Medicines for pain after wisdom tooth removal
Each dentist, as a rule, has his own remedy, which he recommends to all patients after tooth extraction. For someone it is nise or nimesil, for someone it is tempalgin or ketanov, if the pain is very strong. But each patient has his own characteristics: for the same remedy different people may also react differently.
Therefore, if you know for sure that ibuprofen helps you badly and causes pain in the stomach, take nimesil. And vice versa, if nimesil does not eliminate pain and discomfort in your case, be treated with analgin or ketanov. Agree with your doctor how many times a day you can take pills and at what dosage - do not exceed these figures. Locally, ointments and gels with a freezing and antiseptic effect can be used.
Applications with lidocaine or novocaine will also help. You just need to moisten a piece of cotton or bandage in the drug and apply to the gum. Also, doctors often prescribe such drugs after the removal of a wisdom tooth: 
- antibiotics. The main action of these drugs is the destruction of pathogenic organisms that can cause inflammation of the wound, soft and hard tissues. However, they also indirectly affect pain. Pain is caused by special enzymes that irritate the nerve endings and are produced if an inflammatory process develops in the body. Antibiotics, neutralizing bacteria, stop the inflammatory process, and, consequently, the synthesis of enzymes that provoke pain syndrome. 'cause take these medicines it is necessary if the doctor prescribed them, and take the full course. This will prevent not only infection of the wound, but also help to overcome severe pain after the removal of a wisdom tooth;
- antihistamines. These drugs relieve swelling and possible allergic reactions to medications that were used for anesthesia. How do they help reduce pain? The most direct. If the tumor decreases, the pressure on the tissues, on the nerve endings and blood vessels also decreases. Thus, the pains are stopped, and if they do not disappear completely, then they become noticeably weaker.
From the foregoing, it follows that in order to effectively eliminate pain and other side effects that occur after a wisdom tooth has been pulled out, it is imperative to do all the procedures and take all the drugs that the doctor prescribed, and exactly according to the scheme that he compiled.
Folk remedies that relieve pain after tooth extraction
Medicines do not help or the dosage does not allow you to take another pill? Recipes will help traditional medicine. The following remedies effectively relieve pain:
- clove oil. This is a completely harmless remedy that can be used by children, pregnant women, and the elderly if the gum or jaw hurts. You need to make a small cotton swab, soak it with clove oil and attach it to the sore gum;
- decoctions medicinal herbs. After tooth extraction, it is impossible to rinse your mouth intensively, so as not to wash blood clot. But you can do baths that will soothe the disturbed gums and relieve pain. To do this, you need to prepare a decoction of a tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers, oak bark, sage, oregano or St. John's wort and a glass of boiling water. The raw material is poured with water, after which it is covered with a lid and infused for half an hour. Then the broth is filtered and used for baths;
- aloe or kalanchoe. Applications can be made from the leaves of these plants. They must first be cut lengthwise and applied to the inflamed gum. She will not only stop hurting, but will not swell and become inflamed:
- ice packs. They can be done immediately after returning from the dentist every half hour. Cold constricts blood vessels, blood flow decreases - both inflammation and pain decrease.
Often, if a tooth hurts, or rather the place where it was, this indicates the development of such pathologies as alveolitis or "dry socket". With alveolitis, hard tissue becomes inflamed - this can happen if the periosteum was injured during tooth extraction, or the sutures on the gum parted and bypassed the bone tissue.
Pain in this case may appear only a few days after the operation. A "dry socket" develops if a clot has fallen out or washed out of the hole and suppuration has begun. In this case, a few days after the removal operation, an unpleasant odor will appear from the mouth, since necrotic tissues and food debris will accumulate on the days of the hole. In this case, no matter how much the patient rinses his mouth various means, the inflammation will not pass or take place, as well as pains. Only a dentist can help.
The so-called "eights" always causes certain concerns. First, the inconvenient location greatly complicates the operation.
Secondly, wisdom teeth are most often exposed to retention and other pathologies.
Thirdly, the eighth molars appear at an age when the gum thickens significantly, which means that the postoperative period can be longer and more difficult.
How is the removal?
Indications for tooth extraction are its retention, curvature of the roots, gum defects and other pathologies. So the removal of a wisdom tooth is initially accompanied by complicating factors.
With minimal pathologies, the wisdom tooth is removed as follows:
- treated with an antiseptic;
- extract the tooth with special forceps.
With a strong curvature of the tooth, it can be removed in parts. To do this, a whole tooth is sawn into separate parts, which are removed in stages. If the tooth has not fully come to the surface, then an incision is made in the gums in order to open it.
Lower molars are much more difficult to remove due to the structure of the lower jaw. In addition, lower row wisdom teeth often have branched roots, which complicates extraction.
In the presence of inflammation before the operation is carried out antibiotic therapy. After removal, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. The damaged gum is sutured, the wound is treated with an antiseptic. The patient is allowed to go home only after the bleeding stops completely.
About the features of the removal of a wisdom tooth is available and in detail on the video:
Sore gums after the procedure - this is normal
Pain in the gums is a natural reaction after pulling out the figure eight, unfortunately, there is no painless removal of wisdom teeth.
With the cessation of anesthesia, the patient has to deal with blunt aching pain, which usually releases a day after the operation.
How long can the gum hurt after tooth extraction?
Pain in the gums experienced by the patient for up to five days is not considered a pathology. The aching nature of the pain indicates a normal healing process.
In some cases, pain in the gums persists for a long time, and feeling unwell, swelling, fever.
This may indicate the development of inflammation. Shooting or throbbing pain indicates possible complications. It is necessary to consult a dentist and determine the cause that causes acute pain.
If discomfort in the gums after the eighth molar has been torn out is a consequence of individual characteristics, applying cold to the cheek, rinsing with antiseptic decoctions from herbs: calendula, chamomile, oak bark will help alleviate the condition.
It is important to remember that rinsing should not begin earlier than a day after the operation.
At severe pain may be assigned. As a rule, dentists prescribe "Ibuprofen" or "Ketanov".
How long will the wound heal?
Alveolitis - inflammation in the tooth socket after extraction
In the presence of a blood clot, the gum heals relatively quickly. When the clot is washed out, a so-called dry socket is formed, the healing of which is much more complicated.
First, because of the increased risk of infection and inflammation. Secondly, because of the increased sensitivity to mechanical stress.
The blood clot is completely replaced by tissue a week after surgery. That is how long the healing process takes, not aggravated by complications. The final appearance of the gum takes after three to four months.
To reduce the impact on the wound, you should refrain from drinking alcohol, replace hot food with warm food, and pre-grind hard foods.
How long does swelling last?
Usually, edema appears after a heavy removal of the "eight". In some cases, it may be accompanied by a hematoma, which occurs especially often when the molars of the lower row are removed. Edema may indicate unremoved tooth remnants, deep damage to the gums, allergic reactions to the anesthetics used.
It is forbidden to apply heat to the cheek. With severe swelling, cold is used. Cold compresses are done 3-4 times a day for 10-20 minutes.
Contribute to heavy physical activity. After the removal of the wisdom tooth, the patient needs a period of rest, the duration of which should be at least three days.
For fast healing and elimination of gingival edema, the following rinses are recommended:
- furatsilin;
- decoction of oak bark;
- propolis.
Rinse your mouth on the first day after the operation is strictly prohibited. Instead of intensive rinsing, you need to put the solution in your mouth, hold it for about a minute, then spit it out.
In the absence of complications, gum swelling disappears within 2 days. Hematomas on the cheeks can persist for up to a week. Proper hygiene oral cavity will help to significantly reduce the recovery period.
Extreme teeth in a row cause a lot of trouble for many people. Getting rid of them, a person expects relief, but often there are pains in neighboring, it would seem, healthy teeth. In some cases, it's just the consequences. complex operation, and in others - the onset of infectious inflammatory process and development of other complications.
Why does pain occur after wisdom tooth removal?
During the operation, soft and hard tissues forced to be injured. In addition, the dentition on the operated gum is displaced, so the socket begins to be compressed under the influence of neighboring molars. As a result of this, a temporary pain syndrome appears, and it disappears after five to six days. There are cases when, after the removal of the third molar, all neighboring teeth hurt for other reasons:
- due to mechanical damage. Sometimes, by an absurd accident or because of the unprofessional approach of a doctor, a piece of an adjacent tooth breaks off, the periosteum is damaged, or part of the root becomes exposed. If you notice this, then you should immediately go to the doctor.
- An infectious-inflammatory process began at the site of the wound. Often, this phenomenon can affect several molars at once, which are located nearby. Along with unpleasant sensations regarding neighboring teeth, the body temperature begins to rise, the head hurts, the gums and cheeks swell. With such complications, the pain does not go away for a very long time.
Simple removal of eights
Pulling out an extreme molar is a complex procedure, but it may not be as painful or time consuming as many expect. Simple removal takes from one to fifteen minutes and includes several steps:
- The patient is examined: measured blood pressure, find out the presence of allergies to medical preparations and other diseases. Actions are necessary so that the anesthesia process and the removal itself do not harm human health.
- Anesthesia is administered. upper jaw anesthetize faster than the lower one, since the latter contains a greater number of nerve endings and blood vessels. Some clinics practice general anesthesia.
- The molar is removed with forceps and an elevator. With a simple variant of removal, the gum is not subject to cutting and drilling.
If the removal was carried out in the presence of an inflammatory process or exacerbation of periodontitis, then the wound is treated with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs for prevention. It also contributes to rapid healing when the doctor brings the edges of the hole together - this can help avoid bleeding, reduces the risk of inflammation. It should be noted that such complications are very rare.
Complicated wisdom tooth extraction
Those people who had a chance to face a difficult removal will never forget the pain from the process, the duration of the operation, a large number of blood, difficult recovery and healing of the hole. You should be prepared for a complex extraction of the figure eight if it has twisted or bent roots. The location of the extreme molar also does not allow to remove it traditional method. So the hard deletion is as follows:
- The patient is assigned an x-ray of the molar so that the doctor can see it completely in the photo, plan the course of the operation. Health information is collected.
- Anesthesia is administered with drugs that cannot cause allergies. They must be long-acting, because the operation can last up to one and a half hours.
- The gum is cut, the roots are separated with a drill and gradually removed from the hole. The wound is washed with antiseptics and anti-inflammatory drugs, and then sutured.
What to do if an adjacent tooth hurts after a tooth extraction
If the operation was as accurate as possible, then the pain in the adjacent teeth is only a temporary phenomenon that must be experienced. Most of the time it goes away within a week. If you have a feeling that all your teeth hurt, then this is normal, because the dentition has shifted slightly after the operation. After removal of the patient dental clinic Here are some tips to follow to help ease the pain:
- You need to make sure that all the chips were pulled out of the wound from the eight and a thorough treatment was carried out.
- It is impossible to rinse the mouth on the day of removal, because you need to allow a blood clot to form in the hole, which will prevent infections.
- Strictly adhere to all the recommendations given by the dentist, that is, refrain from hard and hot food, forget about smoking for a while and do not drink alcohol.
- Pass the postoperative treatment prescribed by the doctor, without neglecting the course of antibiotic therapy.
- If, after a week, the entire dentition continues to ache and hurt, the swelling does not subside, a strange taste and bad breath appear, then it is better to go for a second visit to the doctor.
How to take painkillers
When the action of anesthesia stops, the patient begins to suffer pain, many people face this. The doctor prescribes painkillers, starting from the individual characteristics of the client's body. However, there are a number of drugs that are suitable for many. Their dose is prescribed depending on the intensity of pain. Popular painkillers after tooth extraction are Ketanov. It should be taken in two pieces every six hours. Solpadein and Spasmalgon are also used, but they are ineffective.
For difficult removal and acute pain Xefocam Rapid is often prescribed, which is used at sixteen milligrams, but not more than a couple of times a day. Ibuprofen and Nurofen are gentle drugs. They can be drunk two or three times a day for six hundred to eight hundred mg. During the use of each drug, you should adhere to the strict dosage prescribed by the doctor or indicated in the instructions for the selected painkiller.
How to relieve pain by rinsing
You can rinse your mouth after the operation only on the second day. There are proven and effective drugs that help relieve pain, promote rapid healing of the hole and have an anti-inflammatory effect:
- Chlorhexidine;
- Furacilin;
- Manganese;
- Miramistin;
- decoctions of chamomile, calendula;
- saline solution.
Is pain in adjacent teeth dangerous after wisdom tooth removal?
The patient is almost always accompanied by pain after the operation. There is absolutely nothing to worry about if unpleasant feelings persist for up to a week, and then completely disappear. But, if, after a week, an unusual smell from the mouth joins the pain, severe swelling cheeks or constant temperature? You should consult a doctor!
Video: the consequences of removing a wisdom tooth
Hello dear reader. Today's article will be devoted to the removal of wisdom teeth. More precisely, what needs to be done after this procedure and what are the recommendations after the removal of a wisdom tooth. For many people, the last molars in a row deteriorate, rot, and collapse. They have to be torn out. Dentist advice usually boils down to the fact that the hole should not be touched, rinsed, etc.
Symptoms after removal
Considering anatomical features of these teeth, the practice of their removal is often associated with such unpleasant moments as injuries, infection, suppuration, etc. The means used for anesthesia are far from always having the necessary effectiveness. Therefore, you should not be surprised if, for example, your cheek is swollen after the removal of a wisdom tooth. An almost 100% chance that the gum will be significantly damaged leads to what appears, which is standard for such injuries.
At the same time, it hurts not only for a person to eat, but also just to open his mouth. If food gets into the hole, the pain intensifies. Under normal conditions, such symptoms remind of themselves for only a few days. But not everyone is so lucky. It is not at all uncommon when the pain does not subside, the swelling of the cheek increases, and then the body temperature rises to 38-38.5 degrees.
Don't panic, but don't start either. Because you don't know what's wrong. In any case, you need to see a dentist.
Doctors are people too and can make mistakes in their work. For a surgeon, such a mistake can lead to the death of a patient; for a dentist, it is usually less tragic. In addition, teeth often grow in such a way that it is impossible to do without “victims”.
My friend had a similar situation. Wisdom tooth hurt. He went to remove. They took a picture, they said that the root grows very uncomfortable. They pulled out, as they say, with a creak. They damaged the adjacent tooth, turned the gum. He suffered more with the consequences than with the tooth itself. Moreover, he followed all the doctor's advice, because the man is very disciplined and responsible. And how many people think that all these recommendations are nonsense?
If your wisdom has risen, immediately go to the doctor. If suppuration has begun, urgent action must be taken before something more serious happens.
Do not heat the hole yourself. In this regard, I will tell another interesting story from my life. My other old one decided (on the advice of his father) to warm up the hole with the help of a UHF apparatus, which the father of the family wrote off at work in Soviet times. The result was not long in coming. The gum was swollen, then began to swell. I had to cut. Therefore, it is better not to pretend to be a doctor, but to listen to what the dentist advises, so that later you do not eliminate the consequences of your amateur performance.
Video - Consequences of wisdom tooth removal
Do's and Don'ts
I'll start with the most basic. The swab that the dentist-surgeon who removed your tooth leaves should be spit out after ten minutes. Otherwise, you may interfere with the proper formation of a blood clot at the bottom of the well. And in the process, the development of infection can begin.
After three hours nothing can be eaten. Hot drinks are also prohibited. This can lead to the fact that pathogenic microorganisms begin to multiply in the well or bleeding occurs. For the same reason, you can’t go to the bathhouse or sauna on this day, take a hot bath.
Physical activity and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are also prohibited. This can lead to an increase in pressure in the vessels, which, in turn, causes bleeding from the hole.
For the first day or two, do not rinse your mouth with anything. Let the clot harden. To alleviate the condition, you can apply ice to the cheek. Only without fanaticism, so as not to catch a cold facial nerves. When the hole dries up, you can rinse your mouth with sage, chamomile, solution drinking soda. But it is best to do not rinse, but baths. To do this, the infusion is drawn into the mouth and kept on the affected side, after which it is spat.
You may not brush your teeth immediately after extraction. Also, do not touch the hole with a toothbrush, toothpicks, or other items. If the doctor left the medicine in the well, it is not necessary to remove it from there. Exclude from the diet too hot, spicy, sour, salty foods. Sweets can also wait. Eating them provokes the multiplication in the mouth of bacteria that can infect the hole.
Video - What to do after tooth extraction
Medications
If you have a sore throat after removing a wisdom tooth, it is possible that the infection has got to the tonsils. In this case, it is also worth visiting a therapist.
Possible complications after removal
The first problem that occurs with improper treatment or violation of the recommendations of the dentist is alveolitis. It is the one that occurs inside the socket of the extracted tooth.
In some cases, the process is accompanied by suppuration, necrotic tissues appear, and the temperature may rise.
The cause may be an accidental displacement of a blood clot. However, it is not always accidental. Often, patients touch the hole with their tongue, immediately begin to rinse their mouth and actively brush their teeth. Their actions lead to the washing out of the clot. After a while, bad breath, pain, inflammation appear. If the alveolitis is not treated, then the periosteum is affected, there may be complications in the form of abscesses, phlegmon.
Among the symptoms of alveolitis after the removal of a wisdom tooth, the following should be highlighted:
- loss of strength, general fatigue;
- an increase in body temperature to 37 - 38.5 degrees;
- inflammation of the submandibular lymph nodes;
- appearance bad smell from mouth;
- specific bitter taste;
- pain. It can give into the ear, temple, neighboring teeth.
Self-treatment of the disease is not provided. It should be carried out by a dentist, using special preparations, removing pus and necrotic tissue.
How long can gum hurt after wisdom tooth removal? Under normal conditions and with minimal trauma during the operation, the pain disappears in two to three days. If the gum had to be cut or it was significantly injured, with swelling and inflammation, discomfort can last much longer. You can completely forget about what happened in one and a half to two weeks, and even then if there are no complications.
4 painkillers after tooth extraction:
| Rating | Name | A photo | Analogues |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Nimesil |  | Nurofen, Diclofenac, Nise, Affida Fort | |
 | , Spasmalgon, Tempalgin, Antipyrine | ||
| Movalis |  | Meloxam, Xefocam, Amelotex, Diclofenac |
If the pain persists longer than can be explained natural causes, you do not need to drown it with pills. It is important to find out the cause of this unpleasant phenomenon.
Sometimes, during the removal process, a fragment of a tooth or a piece of the root may remain in the hole. This leads to an inflammatory process. The doctor needs to eliminate the error, treat the well with antiseptics. In some cases, it is necessary to prescribe additional treatment to protect the patient from the spread of infection. These can be complex methods that combine the use of topical drugs and taking pills.
Sometimes associated with a specific reaction of the body. This is an allergy to a drug used as an anesthetic. Many people have a similar effect. A large percentage of dentist patients are allergic to lidocaine. Therefore, other drugs are used for them to avoid side effects.
As for bleeding, it passes quickly. Except in cases of poor blood clotting. It may be caused by the use acetylsalicylic acid, Heparin preparations and other blood-thinning agents. If you have bleeding problems or are using any of these medications, you should tell your dentist right away. In his arsenal there are specialized hemostatic agents that will help resolve the issue without unpleasant complications.
At the dentist
The cause of the inflammatory process may be a cyst, which was not found either before the removal of the wisdom tooth or after the operation. It is a source of infection in the well and carries a danger to the body as a whole. It is important to detect and remove it in a timely manner before the infection enters the surrounding tissues, blood.
Another unpleasant complication is associated with nerve damage. It's called paresthesia. The patient feels numbness of the chin, lips, tongue. In most cases, these symptoms go away after a couple of weeks. But sometimes this effect persists. Fortunately, the second option is rare.
The most common question among dentist patients is when can I drink and eat after the removal of a wisdom tooth? official medicine says in 2-3 hours. But here the question is very individual. For some people, it's better to wait a little longer. Also, avoid rough, hot and spicy food to avoid complications. Chewing on the side where the tooth was pulled out is also impossible.
I wish you good health and that you never have a toothache. If you happen to have wisdom teeth removed, my advice to you is do not neglect the doctor's advice, then you will not have to treat unpleasant and painful consequences.
Video - Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom tooth extraction is carried out in several stages. At the first patient, an x-ray is taken and the location of the roots is determined. On the second, the gum is cut, pulled out with forceps upper part and clean the resulting hole from debris. The third stage is oral care at home. The patient must regularly treat the wound and disinfect the oral cavity, follow the doctor's prescriptions and diet so that the gums heal quickly without serious complications.
The dentist closes the formed hole with a cotton swab. It is kept for 20-30 minutes and then removed. Dried blood accumulates inside the wound, which acts as a barrier that protects against germs and bacteria. This cork should not be touched with fingers or tongue, scratched with a toothbrush or other objects.
The hole will tighten and stop bleeding in 2-3 hours. During this period, you can not eat or drink. On the first or second day after the removal of a wisdom tooth, it is recommended to abandon raw vegetables and fruits. Prepare mashed soups or slimy porridges, and beat the meat and fish, cleaned of bones, in a blender with a small amount of broth. Solid particles will traumatize the hole left from the third molar, and can cause bleeding.
Dishes must be warm. Jelly is contraindicated chewing gums and other adhesive products. Sour-milk drinks can be introduced into the diet, but they must be warmed up to room temperature.
It is advisable to eat food through a straw or with a teaspoon. The patient should not open his mouth wide so that the seams do not open. Chew on the healthy side so that fewer germs and food debris get into the hole.
On the first day after surgery, it is better to stay at home and avoid stressful situations. It's good to sleep a lot. The body recovers faster during rest. You should not take a hot bath or go to the bath in the first week after the removal of the third molar. High temperatures can cause bleeding that only a dentist can stop.
The patient is advised to refrain from evening brushing. But in the morning, be sure to treat the oral cavity. Only the brush should not touch the blood clot and the hole, because the gum is easy to injure. And to bring an infection, provoking inflammation and suppuration of soft tissues.
Pain and temperature
The effect of the anesthetic gradually decreases, and uncomfortable sensations appear in the area of the third molar. They intensify, preventing the patient from sleeping and eating. Pain is a normal reaction to wisdom tooth removal, but it is not necessary to endure.
The dentist who performs the operation must select drugs that remove discomfort. If the doctor forgot to make a list of painkillers, you can try Ketanov, Baralgin or Tempalgin. But take no more than 3 tablets per day. Abuse of potent drugs is fraught with tachycardia, stomach pain, problems with nervous system and pressure.
On the second or third day after the operation, when the blood clot dries out a little, a piece of garlic can be applied to the hole. A spicy vegetable, peeled, cut into thin slices and pressed against the gum. Or they squeeze juice from the workpiece and soak a gauze swab with homemade medicine.
Garlic is an antiseptic and pain reliever in one bottle. The product destroys bacteria, reduces the likelihood of inflammation, and stimulates the healing of the socket. But compresses from a spicy vegetable are applied no more than 3 times a day and kept for 10 to 15 minutes so that the remedy does not burn the delicate mucous membrane of the gums.
Pain is relieved with cold compresses. Hot are contraindicated. Warm lotions increase swelling and blood circulation in the hole. Cold ones freeze the nerve endings and dull the uncomfortable sensations. The compress is made from ice cubes or a piece of meat lying in the freezer. The product is wrapped with cling film and a small terry towel. The fabric will protect the skin from frostbite.
Cold compresses are used 3-4 times a day. Lotions are applied for 20-30 minutes, but you can’t keep it longer, otherwise the capillaries located in the gum will become fragile and brittle. The risk of bleeding will increase.
In the first days after the operation, the patient complains not only of pain, but also of high temperature. Indicators of 37.6–38.5 are considered normal. If the thermometer mark is gradually approaching 39 or even 40, then you need to call the dentist or call an ambulance.
At home, the fever is brought down by drinking plenty of water. Only hot teas and decoctions are prohibited. Warm drinks are replaced with non-carbonated water, natural juices and chilled fruit drinks. It is worth giving up sweet soda and jelly. Sugar settles on the blood clot that closes the hole, and creates ideal conditions for the reproduction of microbes. But the bacteria cause inflammation and increase the fever.
The temperature is lowered with Ibuprofen, Nurofen or Nise. The drugs have analgesic properties. Also, in case of heat after the removal of a wisdom tooth, Paracetamol and Nimesil are recommended. Tablets are taken every 6-8 hours, not more often. If the temperature does not decrease, you should consult your doctor.
Disinfecting procedures
Improper care of a fresh wound leads to complications and serious diseases:
- alveolitis;
- stomatitis;
- hematomas;
- osteomyelitis of the jaw;
- purulent periodontitis;
- abscesses.
In order for the hole to heal quickly and without problems, the patient must give up heavy physical activity for 1-2 weeks. You can not lift heavy bags, buckets and go to the gym. Even morning exercises in the early days are contraindicated.
The risk of complications is increased by smoking. Hot smoke dissolves the blood clot, so it can fall out prematurely. will remain open wound into which infections and bacteria can penetrate.
You can’t rinse your mouth, but you can make disinfectant baths. Disinfecting compounds are prepared from medicinal plants:
- chamomile;
- oak bark;
- calendula;
- eucalyptus;
- sage.
Herbs not only kill germs, but also stop inflammation. And also stimulate the regeneration of soft tissues and dull pain. Decoctions are prepared from 2-3 tbsp. l. healing raw materials and a cup of water. Plants are either steamed with boiling water or use a water bath. Solutions for disinfection oral cavity cool to 35–36 degrees and be sure to filter through gauze folded in 7–8 layers. The main thing is that there are no small particles in the infusion that can get stuck in the hole.
Antiseptics for washing the wells are prepared from baking soda. For 300 ml chilled boiled water 35–40 g of powder. Plus 5-6 drops of iodine or alcohol tincture calendula. You can use "Chlorophyllipt", but not necessarily. The soda composition is also filtered through cheesecloth.
The third version of the antiseptic is prepared from table or iodized salt. The spice kills germs and also cauterizes the edges of a fresh wound, reducing the chance of bleeding. The solution should not be too concentrated, so 25-30 g of salt is taken per cup of liquid. Stir until the seasoning crystals are completely dissolved, and then filter so that solid particles do not injure the gums.
A patient who is about to remove a wisdom tooth can purchase Miramistin or Chlorhexidine in advance. The second option is practically no different from the first, but costs two to three times cheaper. Pharmacy antiseptics are used to disinfect the oral cavity 3-4 hours after the operation.
So that the solution does not wash out the blood clot, you need to take the product into your mouth and slowly “pour” it onto the affected side. Keep the antiseptic for 5 to 15 minutes, and then gently spit it out. The procedure is repeated 4-5 times a day.
Opened bleeding
If the operation to remove the third molar was successful, there should be no discharge. Bleeding, especially profuse, stops the dentist. The doctor puts the antiseptic medicine "Alvozhil" into the hole, gives the patient special preparations.At home, a sterile gauze swab is pressed against the wound. Cotton wool will not work, particles of the material stick to the gum and remain in the open hole. The tampon is pressed against the teeth. The workpiece can be moistened in a solution of soda with iodine or in Chlorhexidine. Before the operation, you can buy hemostatic tablets Vikasol or Dicinon. But the drugs must be approved by the doctor, because they are not suitable for all patients. If the bleeding does not decrease within 5-10 minutes, an ambulance is called.
Warning symptoms
Edema appears on the first day after the removal of the third molar. It should decrease by 2-3 days. If the cheek is swollen, and the body temperature is kept in the range of 37-39 degrees, you need to make an appointment with a doctor.
A dentist consultation will be needed if the patient has:
- headache;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes located next to the wisdom tooth;
- numbness of the lower face or gums;
- an unpleasant odor indicating decay;
- throbbing pain, gripping lower jaw and ear.
The gum is opened for a person with complications. The purulent contents are removed and the well is washed with antiseptic solutions. And then antibiotics are prescribed to prevent re-inflammation. Only a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon should carry out manipulations and select drugs. It is forbidden to remove a blood clot and pierce abscesses at home.
Wisdom teeth have many nerve endings lymphatic vessels and blood capillaries, so the removal of the third molar is often accompanied by pain, swelling and fever. But the symptoms disappear for 3-6 days, if a person follows the doctor's recommendations, does not forget to take the prescribed drugs and carefully cares for the oral cavity.