What is a tooth extraction

Definition Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. Purpose Extraction is performed for positional, structural, or economic reasons. Teeth are often removed because they are impacted. Teeth become impacted whe…

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It is the removal of a tooth.

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It means to pull a tooth, necessary when decay or an abscessed tooth is so severe that no other treatment will cure the infection.

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Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?

Q: I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also nervous about that, as I am very senstitive to medication, but he said all it will do is relax me and that it will also relax my jaw which will make it easier and faster for him to extract the tooth. I want it to be as easy and fast as possible so I am planning on taking the Halcion before my appointment. Has anyone had any experience? I am curious about reactions to Halcion and what to expect to feel when I take it, and about the pain and/or pressure I may feel during the extraction. Thanks!

A: The dentist I work for offers this to our patients if they want it. It is an anti-anxitey drug that will affect each person different. Many patients that come into our office usually do not even remember getting the procedure done. If you do take this drug be prepared to have someone drive you & pick you up. You will be very wobbly like if you have taken a few drinks. You will most likely sleep it off for the rest of the day. The usual prscription is to take 2 pills ( 0.25 mg) 1 hour prior to dental appt. And eat a nice large breakfast to keep you from vomiting since its a strong pill.

What is the healing process for a tooth extraction?

Q: I had an emergency tooth extraction on Monday. I did not receive an antibiotic nor a pain killer. Today is Thursday. I am having pain that comes and goes. Could that be an infection or part of the healing process?

A: Some pain is normal, especially if the area is exposed to heat or cold.You should avoid smoking or drinking through a straw. Both can lead to “dry socket”, a post extraction infection that is very painful.If your pain is increasing instead of gradually decreasing, or you start bleeding or developing increased swelling around the extraction site or on your face/jaw, you need to see a dentist or doctor for followup treatment.

What is the recovery time for a difficult wisdom tooth extraction?

Q: I had a very difficult extraction of my lower wisdom tooth by an oral surgeon. The procedure lasted over an hour and consisted of the dentist drilling little pieces of my tooth off to get it out. (the tooth was in down under the skin sideways near my jaw) My jaw is also so achy and I am still on soft foods (I can’t even eat noodles!). I tried but today I am paying for it. I had the tooth out on Friday and I didn’t go to work today. How long will I be out for? I am 28yrs old..not a teenI also still have numbess in my chin and lip area because of nerve damage

A: it’ll be a week or two if everything heals well and you dont get an infection…..definitely do not smoke bongs, the suction will give you a very painful condition called dry socket that is the most painful thing i ever endured