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inflammation after an extraction can be due to the trauma caused to the tissues surrounding the tooth, when the tooth was being pulled.however, infection also causes an inflammatory response in an attempt to increase the concerntration of white blood cells to an infected area, thus fighting the infection to reduce tissue damage. inflammation of the tooth socket after extraction will result in some degree of discomfort (mild pain) up to severe pain depending on the cause of the inflammation described above. inflammation resulting from socket infection can be accomponied by visable puss formation in the socket and redness, pain and swelling of the gum around the socket. how do you know it's puss? you won't, go to a dentist who will tell you for sure and treat it accordingly.
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After a tooth extraction What does it mean if the socket turns white?
If the socket turns white after a tooth extraction, it means you have a dry socket. The white you are seeing is bone. After you have a tooth pulled, there is a socket or bone and sensitive nerves. Dry sockets occur when a blood clot either fails to form in the socket or it disintegrated. Dry sockets can lead to terrible pain and inflammation You should call your dentist right away if you have one!
What is a dental extraction site?
The empty tooth socket following removal of the tooth.
Is Motrin good for inflammation of a tooth extraction?
very bad
Can you suck your area of tooth extraction?
you should not suck on your extraction socket. The increased pressure can lead to dry socket, which is very painful. Your friendly oral surgeon.
Can you get dry socket 7 days after a tooth extraction?
It is a bit unlikely to get dry socket 10 days after an extraction, but not impossible. Usually dry socket occurs 3-5 days after the extraction.
Following a tooth extraction 11 days ago you can feel what appears to be part of the tooth in the socket and every time you eat or drink the socket is extremely painful is this OK?
If you still feel what may be part of your tooth left in the socket, that is not good. I would suggest seeing your dentist, or oral surgeon about this as part of your tooth may have broken in the process of the extraction. If there is no partial tooth remaining, you may have what is called dry socket, which is extremely painful. This website will explain "dry socket" to you: http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/dry_socket.htm
What is it called when pus and inflammation form around the socket of a tooth?
It's called an abscess.
Can you get a dry socket 4 days after a tooth extraction?
Yes. It usually happens at least 24 hours after an extraction. But this is also the time period when an extraction hurts the most - see your dentist who can tell you whether it's actually dry socket or just post-op pain.
What is tooth extraction?
the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone ------------- Extractions are commonly performed to create room for other teeth being realigned into their proper position.
Why wont my socket heal after a tooth extraction 3 weeks ago and is now heavly infected?
Sometimes bacteria gets in the socket or there is a small piece of extracted tooth left in the socket. It is important to be treated with an anti biotic to heal your infection.
How long after a molar tooth extraction can you swim?
You should wait at least 4 or 5 days after a molar tooth extraction before you go swimming. This activity can get your blood pumping fast and dislodge the clot giving you dry socket.
When do you clean the socket after a tooth extraction It's been 3 days and there are food particles in it?
it takes at least 5 days.
