In modern dentistry, the methods of anesthetizing with the removal of the tooth minimize the uncomfortable sensations during the procedure. At the same time, we must remember that the removal of teeth — a complete operation, which is accompanied by the formation of an artificial wound, bleeding and traumatic inflammation of soft tissue around the hole.
Healing occurs more quickly if the impact on the gum and bone during surgery is minimal. However, as with other operations, there is always a risk of postoperative complications.
The most common are:
- Alveolitis;
- Lunar hemorrhage;
- Paresthesia.
Let us consider in more detail each of these complications.
Alveolitis
Occurs in the case when the place of the removed tooth does not form the blood clot necessary for healing the socket and an infection gets there. In fact, it is the inflammation of the tissues of the tooth socket.
Determine the presence of alveolitis can be due to pain in the area of the removed tooth, after some time after removal, over the swollen gum and the remains of necrotic tissue in the hole. These symptoms are disturbing if they appear 3-4 days after removal.
The causes of the appearance of the alveolitis can be either weakened immunity in a person, a recent cold disease, stress, or too traumatic tooth extraction.
Whatever the reason — to visit a dentist is necessary, as a neglected inflammation can lead to the development of osteomyelitis — inflammation of the bone tissue of the jaw.
Lunar hemorrhage
It can occur both immediately after the operation, and several days after it.
There are several reasons for this bleeding:
- Active action near the socket, for example, strong pressure when brushing teeth or biting hard food;
- Presence in the area of the hole physical damage: gum trauma, breakdown of the alveoli, rupture of soft parts, etc .;
- The patient has such diseases as hypertension or leukemia.
The method of stopping bleeding depends on the causes of its occurrence. This can be either suturing the wound, or using a special tampon with a means to stop the bleeding.
Paresthesia
Not such a frequent complication as alveolitis or lunochuck bleeding, but it can also occur if the nerve was damaged during the removal of the tooth. The main symptom of paresthesia is numbness in the area of the tongue, chin, cheeks and lips. This phenomenon can be temporary and last up to several weeks. However, with this symptom, you must always see a doctor.
