Tooth Extraction - can I be knocked out for it? And if not, what happens during the extraction process?
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You don't feel anything at all when you have an extraction done, apart from the slight pain from the injection, but you'll have had injections before for fillings so you'll know what to expect. They get you numbed up, and then they go in with some pliers and just pull it out. Honestly, you don't feel anything except for some pressure. The noise is the worst thing really, it's kind of like a creaking noise as the roots become dislodged, and then a crack when it comes out. Afterwards, you spit out a lot of blood which is kind of freaky, but it doesn't bleed for all that long. I took pain killers for a couple of days afterwards I think, but I don't think I really needed them. It feels weird having a hole in your gum, and always tempting to stick your tongue in it - but don't, it will dislodge the clot! Honestly, I'd just get it done under local. I had 3 teeth pulled at once when I was only about 12, done under local, and yeah, I was really scared, but it honestly wasn't that bad.
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Dentist & Patient taking out a tooth!
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Not unless you pulled out the whole root of the tooth.  Otherwise, it will just be another loose tooth which will give you a terrible toothache.
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Do you have a filling in the tooth in question? If you do, it is more that likely that the tooth started decay below the existing filling. This happens because when the dentist told you that the filling should be replaced, you didn't do it. \n\nI know this because it just happened to me. I ended up breaking the tooth, and because of the substantial amount of decay that the tooth had to be pulled. \n\nGet it taken care of soon. If the tooth doesn't hurt now, it will soon. Based on my experience, I am going out on a limb to tell you this, but you will probably need a root canal.\n\nTo answer your question, this is not something that can be treated naturally. The only thing that will be used that could be natural are the anesthetic for the extraction, and the post-op pain medications and maybe antibiotics.\nGood luck.
1086759
sounds pretty bad. dont clench ur teeth :)
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I went to a dentist with minor face swelling from an abscessed third molar emerging incompletely.  He pulled it then and there after some numbing and using some awful terror tactics.  I do believe he thinks he's House from the TV show.  Severe swelling in your face can restrict your neck, thus slowing blood flow to your brain or your esophagus, limiting your airway.  Both of which could be fatal if left untreated, I recommend lots of ice packs, not moving around much and NOT waiting for the pain meds to wear off before taking a new round.  Your tooth did get pulled didn't it?  I wonder why they didn't take it immediately?
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see they don't lie to you that tooth needs to be pulled out:) Maybe it is psychological but I think it is mainly because your teeth are vulnerable or brittle. there are some enamel imperfections that enamel is very easly breakable... but how many times did it happened to you? 2? 3? it is not enough to make a connection.
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That sounds like a cavity.  They will numb your tooth and you will hear the drill and feel the pressure, but its not that bad (wink).  Some dentist will put you to sleep if you request it.
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When a tooth is extracted, a wound will occur in the site of extraction which will heal completely after a week. During the healing process, a local inflammation occurs, as there are lots of bacteria in the place. This immune defense usually involves the local lymph nodes. lymph nodes are organs that help in developing immune cells and activate when a local inflammation is present. The activation of these organs leads to their enlargement and tenderness. This enlargement may be felt as if something is stuck in your throat. you may even experience pain. Other symptoms of tooth extraction are local swelling, pain, chronic hemorrhage and etc. If the problem continues to bother the individual, some dentists suggest an antibiotic therapy, which of course. I hope the answer helps!
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This is normal. Having teeth removed, especially if there is a cyst involved. is considered surgery. Depending on the level of complication, it could even be considered major surgery. Swelling is ALWAYS worse 1 - 2 days after the procedure is done. Just refrain from smoking, drinking out of a straw, or anything else that requires a sucking action. Also... if you are rinsing with a slat wter solution, make sure it is ONLY 1tsp per full glass of water. Anything more will hamper with the healing process. The things to watch for are... severe pain (ie 8 - 10 on a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the worst), a red line going from the area of the extraction down your neck (it would look like someone took a red marker and drew on your skin), or a really bad taste (not like the tase of blood that I'm sure you are experiencing now, but more of a rotting taste) and severe oozing (not like the little bit I'm sure you are seeing now, but enough that you feel like you are swallowing all the time). If ANY of these things happen, call your dentist IMMEDIATELY. Everyone tolerates pain and surgery differently, but these three things are the standard "something is really wrong" markers.
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See your general dentist so he or she can extract the tooth.  If it is a complex extraction then your general dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon for the extraction.\n\nIf money is the problem then contact the dental school nearest you... the do work at very reduced fees.  Or, you can contact your local health department.. many health departemnts in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
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Look;; I was the same way 2 years ago. So I know what you're going through. I was scared because I had never had any real dental work done;; so never been numb before. So we put off getting the brace [[I needed 4 teeth pulled!]]. And 3 weeks ago I got the first 2 teeth pulled and 3 days ago I go the other 2 pulled. It wasnt that bad. Please go to the dentist or wait until you can live with the fact that you will need to be numbed to have the teeth pulled. I was so nervous when I first went in that I almost puked afterwards. But believe me it really isnt terrible. You just feel a tiny bit of pressure at first;; then 30 seconds later the tooth is out! You will be numb for a few hours;; but at the end of the orthodontic treatment I bet we will be happy! But please;; if the tooth is an adult tooth please go to the dentist. You could damage your mouth so much by trying something yourself. If you dont get the numbing then you will feel everything and that probably wont be that comfortable. Id rather be numb for 3 hours than be in excruciating pain for weeks! Please just listen to me;; go to the dentist, I know you dont wanna hear that but you need to.\n\nStep by step;; the is what happened for me.\n\n1.) Dentist puts numbing gel on gum area where injections will be made (so you wont feel the injections;; make sure you ask your dentist beforehand if he/she can do this.) You wait about 5 minutes.\n\n2.) Injections are made but you dont feel them since your gums are already numb.\n\n3.) You wait 15-20 minutes to get fully numb.\n\n4.) The dentist pushes on the tooth with a special instrument and  all you feel is some pressure;; since the dentist is pushing hard.\n\n5.) Dentist takes this other instrument and rocks tooth back and forth;; then pulles at the last second a tiny bit while still rocking it;; and the tooth is out!\n\n\nThe procedure takes about 30 minutes in all.\n\nPlease do not do anything on your own though. You could end up doing a lot more damage! If your dentist knows what he/she is doing; then you will have no worries and will barely feel anything!\n\nLots of luck & Best Wishes♥
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That's too many. You have dry socket. did you smoke afther the extraction. Call your dentist and ask to be seen.\n\nDry socket involves pain lasting several days after the extraction. It's caused by something dislodging the clot from the extraction. The bone that is exposed begins to die and hurts like crazy. Other than the pain, there's not really any other symptoms. If it's associated with swelling, then there is an infection, not dry socket. \n\nThinks like spitting hard or sucking through a straw or SMOKING can cause the clot to dislodge. To fix it they pack some medicing in the socket and the pain is almost instantly relieved. Call him before they close today.
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Generally there is no real concern if a baby tooth root is left in the gum. \nLet's divide the answer into two:\n(1) If the extracted tooth were infected, the shorter root may not be broken, but in fact be resorbing, or being eaten away, by the infection. If that is the case, better the tooth is out.\n(2) If the extracted tooth were not infected, as the subsequent adult tooth erupts, it will eat up the root on the way out, or force it into an area where it can be removed easily.\nGood luck, and congratulate your daughter because she must have been very brave to have that procedure done!
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Ask the dentist. If they give you anesthesia then maybe.
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Wisdom teeth that are "Partially in" or what we call "Partially Impacted" usually will not be able to come in on their own.  When they are positioned like this, there are more prone to getting infected.  If there is a pocket surrounding them (a flap of tissue or communication with the pocket from the surrounding tooth) bacteria or food debris can get trapped and cause a localized soft tissue infection.  If you are saying that they hurt you "a heap" now, then most likely they will continue to hurt; maybe even get worse.  Sometimes the pain might go away temporarily; however, it is sure to return sometime in the future.  I would recommend getting them out before they get worse.  It may be possible for your dentist to clean out the area around them and place you on antibiotics to TEMPORARILY resolve the pain until it is convenient for you to get them out; however, this is not a long term solution!
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My son had all four out under anesthesia and got along fine.  I had 2 pulled without being put under - actually the apprehension was the worst part.  It only took about 20 seconds for each tooth and didn't really hurt.  Afterwards it was pretty gross and a little achy but not that bad. Take some pain pills and zonk out for a few hours and you'll be OK.  Just don't breathe on anybody - YUCK!