Tooth Extraction
Tooth Extraction
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- Q Why are some cancer patients more at risk of tooth extractions?
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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, the first thing you should do before beginning cancer treatment is to see your dentist. After your treatment begins, be sure to check your mouth every day for sores or other... Full Answer
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- Q Why do impacted teeth have to be extracted?
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Every patient is unique, but in general, impacted teeth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as: pain infection cysts tumors damage or crowding to adjacent teeth, which can cause the other teeth to become crooked... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of a tooth extraction for gum disease?
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Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Aggressive periodontitis is a highly destructive form of periodontal disease that occurs in patients who are otherwise healthy.... Full Answer
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- Q What are the reasons why a person would get a tooth extraction?
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Every patient is unique, but in general, a tooth may need to be removed when there is evidence of changes in the mouth such as: pain infection cysts tumors damage to adjacent teeth gum disease tooth decay (if it is not possible or desirable to... Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect from tooth removal and extraction?
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If you're had a tooth extracted, you can expect some minor discomfort in the hours and days immediately following. You should also expect to eat liquid or soft foods for the first hours and days following. Chewing can be difficult or painful at first.... Full Answer
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- Q Can home remedies relieve pain and discomfort from a tooth extraction?
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There are some home remedies that may help following a tooth extraction. This can include using an ice pack to prevent swelling and pain at the site, rinsing with salt water or warm water, and taking aspirin or other medication to relieve swelling or... Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect after having a tooth extraction for gum disease?
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After the extraction, your dentist will advise you of what post extraction regimen to follow. In most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal. Your mouth will slowly fill in the bone where the tooth root was through the formation of a blood clot. Here... Full Answer
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- Q How are dental implants placed in the mouth after tooth extraction?
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There are generally three phases to getting an implant: First, the dentist surgically places the implant into the jawbone. Your dentist may recommend a diet of soft foods, cold foods and warm soup during the healing process. Next, the bone around the... Full Answer
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- Q How effective is a tooth extraction for gum disease?
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Gum disease can be one of the reasons for extraction of wisdom teeth or other teeth. Some factors increase the risk of developing gum disease. This includes crooked teeth that are hard to keep clean. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that... Full Answer
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- Q How effective is a tooth extraction?
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An extraction means to have a tooth removed, usually because of disease, trauma or crowding. For these reasons, tooth extractions are very effective. Removal due to disease will prevent the disease from spreading in the mouth. Removal due to trauma will... Full Answer
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