Comments on: Tooth Extraction Care

By: kate

kate — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:18 +0000

I had a molar extraction 2 days ago because i had a cavity and the root was being exposed… i didnt experience any pain at all after the extraction and i only bled for about an hour after the surgery… its now 2 days later still no pain and im wondering why as iv been reading all these comments in regards to everyone being in severe pain afterwards and alot of bleeding.. i was warned that i would have these after the extraction and im baffled as to why i dont???

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:43:16 +0000

I have a whole on one of my bottom teeth where the crown came out and I have been in pain for a few weeks and I have an appointment this friday. What can I do for pain? I been using oral gel and taking pain killers like crazy and I still have alot of pain. And what do you think the dentist will most likley do to the tooth. If it was left up to me I would pull it so I wont have to deal with the pain.

By: Emma L

Emma L — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:36:41 +0000

I’m getting braces in 6 weeks and it was required that I get two of my top molars out to make room, one on either side. I was late for my extraction app and ended up getting another dentist I’m not familiar with. He’s only finished dental school so is not as experienced as my other dentist which made me slightly apprehensive. The actual process was uncomfortable but could have been worse. He didn’t give me much information about healing or care and sent me on my way. It has been 4 days since my extractions, the bleeding stopped a couple of hours after the extractions however the pain has been constant throughout these days. I have been taking ibuprofen to help with this but tonight I could taste blood, looked in the mirror and the whole left hand side of my mouth was covered in blood. I kept having to spit up, applied a gauze and pressure to the area and sat with my feet up. The gauze makes me gag so I can’t do it for very long without feeling like I’m going to throw up. I called 24 hour dental helpline as it is a Saturday night but I didn’t get much help. Online I have read it is very unusual for bleeding to occur after 24 hours and so I am getting quite worried about this. I have been rinsing my mouth with warm salt water about 3-4 times each day so it should be free of infection. Has anyone else experienced abnormal bleeding? It had been bleeding for 5 hours on and off.

By: Nakita

Nakita — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:34:21 +0000

I had my top right molar removed on Monday. This dentist was great since there was hardly any pain during the procedure. The last extraction I had done was very painful. The bleeding didn’t last for long which was good. The meds they prescribed I guess I had an allergic reaction to, Tramadol. I am still trying to get my strength back because the meds made me so ill. The problem is there is a nice size knot where the tooth was pulled from and every time I laugh or smile it hurts really badly. Any suggestions?

By: Stu

Stu — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:42:37 +0000

Hey everyone. I had my upper left 2nd molar extracted yesterday due to some decay that was going UNDER my tooth BETWEEN the roots!!! I curse every day I didn’t brush my teeth!

I’m in my mid 20′s so my healing seems to be going fairly well. The younger the better they say.

I had fairly heavy bleeding for 6 hours after my extraction. I used the teabag trick after about 4 hours of frustration and this really did slow down the bleeding. i replaced the teabag with another folded gauze pad after about 30-45 mins. 1 hour would be best if you are having serious bleeding.

you don’t want to leave a gauze pad or teabag in your socket for too long because the forming clot may adhere to the pad but on the other hand you don’t want to remove it too quickly or else the clot will have a hard time forming at all. About 30-45 mins max for gauze pads when you remove a gauze pad, be very gentle and go slowly.

If you use the teabag method, it must be a black-tea, like oolong or orange pekoe or earl gray because the acid in it is what helps clot the blood.

I had stitches on either side of the extraction site and so that caused some extensive bleeding. I am still getting a small amount of blood from the stitches but my clot seems to have formed well(thank goodness!).

I did not eat until the bleeding stopped and I could remove the gauze from my mouth without heavy bleeding. the biggest concern is to make sure the empty socket clots properly and to not disturb it! I chewed very carefully on the other side of my mouth and held my head to one side.

I returned to work today but I let them know I couldn’t do heavy lifting. I still have some bleeding around the stitches. I think from talking and doing the physical type work I do.

I would take at least 48 hours rest, if possible. This time would be useful ESPECIALLY if you do physical work. If you have to go back to work, avoid serious lifting and if you must bend over or lift, breathe deeply and try not to increase the bloodflow to your head!

Soups, yogurt, canned beans, soft boiled pasta, hummus, pates, pureed veggies, cereal soaked in milk until soft, even baby food works well!

rest, follow the instructions your dentist/surgeon gives and kinda follow your gut! if something doesn’t feel right, check with a professional. follow your specific instructions! your case might be different than other people!

By: denise

denise — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:23:53 +0000

Lol I mean its just my right side swollen not my left

By: denise

denise — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:21:11 +0000

I had two teeth extracted 5 days ago both on top and 1 tooth on each side the left side one is perfectly fine but today I woke up and my gum on the right side around the extraction is swollen . I just wanted to know if that’s normal ? Again my right side is not like that just the left . I think I have been taking good care of my mouth I brush after meals rinse with salt water as well as regular Luke warm water … I just dont understand… please help thanks

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:21:42 +0000

I broke a back lower tooth a few weeks ago,went to a dental hospital,3 days ago,as dentists are really thin on the ground here,so dont have a dentist.
It took the student dentist nearly 40 mins to remove the tooth, it didnt bleed very much at all,just a few spots at the time then nothing afterwards.
my face is still really swollen,and the constant foul taste in my mouth yuckk, it seems to be getting worse not better,I wont kiss my husband,as it probably tastes horrid to him as well,
the swelling goes from the middle of my chin to behind my ear, Im having to take painkillers every 3 hours, its sore from 2 hours after taking solpadeine max,pain relief ,
I was icing my face, should I now be using heat on it,Ive also been using salt water in my mouth 3 times a day, and also after Ive eaten,
I was looking forward to feeling relieved after my tooth came out as Id been in pain, now its actually worse not better,
Im also wondering if the student has made a huge error somewhere,and Im now suffering the consequences, I dont drink alcohol,and Im also a non smoker.

By: christina

christina — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:00:58 +0000

ok should i call the dentist for more painkillers if i finished the one i have? I had my lower molar (#6) removed on thursday and im almost out of painkillers ( i have one penicillin left and thats it. ) the pain is ok during the day but when i first wake up thats when the pain hits cuz i cant wait till midnight to take a pill ( i was taking apo-ibuprofen 600 mgs and i have none left. Tylenol extra strength dont work. Ive become immune to them for taking them for my back pain ) should i call the dentist for more ibuprofen or no? Cuz i cant deal with this pain plus being pregnant with a severe curviture of the spine.

By: mariah caroline

mariah caroline — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:51:48 +0000

hello…..i had my tooth extracted three days ago but my gum is not healing as fast as i thought it would, the pain killers are over and they’ve brought a burning sensation to my stomach, it hurts, what do you suggest?