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that happens sometimes. dont worry...it should fill back in as it heals.
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What if Tooth remains in gums after extraction?
I have had some tooth remains after extraction all I did was called the dentist told them about it and when I went back they removed it, It should not cost nothing. the reason some bone is left is the tooth could have broken and they did not see the bone left behind
Can a dentist prescribe steroid?
Yes if during removal of a tooth or teeth part of the bone has to be removed, the Dentist can prescribe steroids to help the socket and bone to heal.
What to do when you have a tooth pulled and find a piece of root is there?
You should go back to the dentist and have them check it out. Sometimes a piece of bone will break off in the process of removing the tooth and it will poke through the gums and can be sharp. It is an easy process of removing the bone chip.
If you have to have an upper front tooth extracted how will the dentist put in a one tooth denture?
It would be what they call a flipper, more like a retainer with a tooth. However, it's not a permanent solution. Most dentists would recommend that a patient get a dental implant in place of an upper front tooth. An implant helps to retain the bone in the area where the roots were.
Bone and tooth stuck together came with extraction.Is this normal?
Depend how much bone. Some coming out with a tooth, while not desired, is not uncommon and generally not a problem. A Dentist
You just had your wisdom tooth out After 2 days there appears to be quite a substatial hole in your gum through which you can still see some white tooth What should you do?
Of course there is going to be a substantial hole, that's the socket where the tooth was. As for the white you are seeing, that would be part of the jaw bone and was supporting the tooth that is now extracted. Your dentist can remove some of it, if you want but its not necessary!
When you lose a tooth is there still some bone deep inside the gum?
The root of a tooth extends under the gums and is anchored in your jawbone. When you have a tooth pulled, there is a hole in the jaw where the root of the tooth was. This is called the socket. When the dentist pulls the tooth out, there may be chips of bone left over in the socket. The dentist has to break the tooth away from the jawbone in order to make the tooth loose so it can come out. Sometimes when the dentist pulls the tooth out, the tooth can break and a little bit of the root can be left in the socket. The dentist will try to get this out by drilling down into the jawbone with the drill to loosen the broken tooth root. If the piece of root is too close to the sinus (upper tooth) or jaw nerve (lower tooth), the dentist may decide it is best to leave the piece of root in the jaw.
When your tooth breaks is there a chance that the dentist has to go into your gum to get the tooth out?
I recently had a trip to dentist for tooth extraction, and the oral surgeon accidentally broke the crown of my tooth while trying to pull it. Not only did the surgeon have to go into the gum, but he also had to dig around my jaw bone with a scraper and a drill for what seemed like the better part of an hour to get the remaining fragments of the roots out. It was highly uncomfortable, but tolerable. So to answer your question, yes. There is a chance the dentist might have to go into the gum, and possibly even the bone, to get a tooth out. Go to the dentist soon anyway. Dentist may be able to save the tooth with a cap.
What do dentists use to get a mold of your teeth?
it depends on the type of the surgery. if it is a wisdom teeth removal then they will To remove the wisdom tooth, your dentist will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. He or she will separate the tissue connecting the tooth to the bone and then remove the tooth. Sometimes the dentist will cut the tooth into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove.
Do you have a bone splinter after a tooth extraction?
A common complication of tooth extraction is something called a 'sequestrum'. This is a small sliver of bone that has died and sheared off of the wall of the tooth socket. The body generally reacts to the sliver of dead bone as it would a splinter. It slowly works its way to the surface and pokes through the gum tissue. At this point, it is best to return to the dentist who extracted the tooth. He/she is trained to manage this minor complication properly. Once the sequestrum is removed, the pain goes away quickly and the healing will follow.
When can I eat hot food after a tooth extraction?
Is it possible to get an implant right after a tooth extraction? The optimal moment is right after the tooth is extracted. The implant can be inserted into the socket and left to heal on its own. If your tooth was extracted a few days or weeks ago, you'll need to wait roughly three months for appropriate bone healing.
What is the dental procedure for tooth extraction?
AnswerYour dentist should get a complete health history on you, take your blood pressure & plus, and record all medications you are currently on (if any) including any herbs or vitamins (can affect clotting)An X-ray will be taken of the tooth to be extracted.Basically a topical anesthetic (gel) is applied to pre-numb the area that will be injected, then the local anesthetic (ususally lidocaine + epinephrine) is injected, and the dentist will test the gum around the tooth to see if everything is numb.When you are completely numb, the dentist will use a periosteal elevator to loosen the gum and ligament around the tooth. When the tooth appears to be 'wiggling' he will use the appropriate forceps to grab the tooth firmly and rock it back and forth. When the tooth comes out, he will place folded up gauze on top of the socket, and instruct you to bite down firmly and just sit quietly for about fifteen minutes. The assistant will check the clotting and change the gauze before giving you your post op-instructions and pain management medication prescription to go home with. If you are healthy a single extraction should not be bad at all. If you are health and young the extraction & healing post-op will go even easier.If the tooth has an abcess, the dentist will put you on a series of antibiotics before and/or after the extraction. If there is a big swelling, a little incision & drainage may be done to let the pus drain out.Hope this helps.This is going to STINK!!!!!!! For all of you out there you are not alone if you have a Baby Tooth extracted because I am having mine out by tommrrow and BOY AM I SCARED!!!!!!!!!
