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Oral health and hygiene is an important part of everyone's life and maintaining it is also very important. Most of the time it is seen that many people suffer from different forms of oral health complications due to varied reasons. Depending upon the issue the dentist may recommend tooth extraction to prevent the spreading of the disease to other teeth. The tooth extraction is often viewed as a last resort to a dental issue. Go through the to know about certain things before opting for a tooth extraction. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: What to Know Before Going Through with a Tooth Extraction


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What to Know Before Going Through With a Tooth
Extraction
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Tooth extractions are often viewed as a last
resort to a dental issue, but they may be
necessary or helpful for giving you the healthy
smile you deserve.
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To help inform yourself about the tooth
extraction process and how to best prepare, here
are some basic facts about the procedure and what
you should expect.
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Why a tooth may need to be removed
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There is likely a good reason why a dentist would
suggest a tooth extraction and it is important to
ask questions so that you feel more comfortable
with your decision.
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Here are the two most likely scenarios that
necessitate an extraction
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Infections and risks
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Decayed, infected, or excessively damaged teeth
may need to be removed in order to address the
infection effectively and other options are not
as effective as tooth extraction.
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Preparatory for teeth alignment
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Moreover, it is common for orthodontists to
recommend tooth extractions when trying to align
a smile optimally.
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Many people are born with more teeth than
average, or their jawbone structure simply
doesnt allow room for all teeth to fit uniformly.
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Important preparations beforehand
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Tooth extraction is considered to be a surgical
procedure and although relatively mild, it is
vital that you prepare yourself for the process
of extraction and healing afterward.
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Here are a few things you can do beforehand to
make your experience more manageable and recovery
more efficient-
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-Cancel your plans for the following few days
-Have someone to drop you off and pick you up
from your appointment
-Keep your mouth clean by rinsing with warm salt
water
-Go grocery shopping for plenty of soft foods you
can eat during your recovery process
-Set realistic expectations for your recovery
it usually takes a few weeks to heal from a tooth
extraction procedure
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Health concerns to be aware of
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Dental health is often related to blood and heart
health which is why it is important to have a
good understanding of your existing health before
a dental procedure like an extraction.
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Here are a few important conditions and
situations you should report to your dentist or
oral surgeon beforehand-
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-Cirrhosis of the liver
-Prior surgeries, like joint replacement surgery
-Heart issues problems with heart valves, heart
disease
-Infective endocarditis or other heart conditions
-Immune system deficiencies
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After care for your tooth extraction site
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Here are some tips to take care of your health
after tooth extraction-
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Do not use a straw this will prevent dislodging
of the natural, necessary blood clot, which helps
the wound heal and prevents dry socket from
occurring
Use cold compresses and ice packs to keep
swelling to a minimum
Keep gauze on the wound for several house after
surgery.
Be gentle with your oral care for a few days, but
be sure to rinse the area with warm salt water -
continue normal oral care routines, but stay away
from the wound area
Stay away from chewy, or especially hard foods
stick to soft, mild-temperature foods
Cancel your plans and park yourself on the couch
for a few days
Do not smoke it can lead to infections and slow
down the healing process
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Signs of complications to be on the lookout for
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While understandably some pain, swelling, and
mild bleeding is normal after a tooth extraction
procedure but here are some that warrant
contacting your dentist-
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Excessive nausea or inability to keep food down
Problems breathing regularly
The beginnings of an infection fever, prolonged,
excessive swelling, fluid oozing or discharge
from the wound
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How we can help
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Many individuals have great trepidation about the
tooth extraction process, and thats normal -
should you encounter this situation, we can help
you feel more comfortable going through it.
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The gentle professionals here at Dental Group of
Simi Valley, CA, have performed countless
extractions and our clients report success and
satisfaction even years after.
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If you did like to learn more about our
experience with tooth extractions or would like
to know more about the process, please contact
one of our helpful professionals today.
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