I was brushing my teeth and it felt like I had some food in my extraction site. (this is not a wisdom tooth - I had those out a few years ago - it's the lower left molar in front of the wisdom tooh) Anyways I took a q-tip and wet it with warm water and was trying to remove whatever was there. I'm still not sure if it was food or not - because the blood clot is white. I did get something out and when I used the q-tip it seemed to me that the white stuff moved around - not alot but a little - the white filmy stuff is still there but my main concern is if I can dislodge the clot even though it's been 10 days?
What happens if you mess with a tooth extraction site a week after the extraction?
Call the oral surgeon's office and ask them what it could be.
Reply:you risk giving yourself a dry socket. A dry socket can be very painful. Do not mess with it.
Reply:if it hurts wen u touch it.like its sensitive, then have it checked up
Reply:i got food stuck in my extraction sites after having my 4 wisdoms out. didn't cause any problems. maybe if it really bothers you, ASK YOUR DENTIST IF a waterpik IS OK TO USE to get it out easily.
Reply:rinse your mouth out with salt water for bout a week then it should clear up if not consult your dentist or the clinic who done the extraction as i had the same done a few weeks ago , i would advise you to take ibrufen tablet for the pain
Reply:There should be no clot whatsoever after 10 days. If food gets lodged in the socket at this point, the very best thing to do is get it out, otherwise it will fester.
Reply:When it is done doing it's job, the clot will dettach. Rinse your mouth with salt water or peroxide three times a day to debride and soothe the area. One day, the clot will swish out during your rinses and it will be healed
Reply:Perhaps you should rinse and sort of slosh the water or salt-water around in your mouth. If you do loosen the clot, you might have a bit more risk of infection, but unless the site begins to bleed, alot, don't worry. If you do need to revisit the dentist/oral surgeon, mention this, but don't need an appointment made just because of it.
Reply:You can dislodge it by digging around with a q-tip....not a good idea. If you think you might have a bit of food in it, rinse your mouth with a bit of warm (not hot) salt water. If it does start to bleed a wet tea bag held on it for a bit will usually help. Some heal faster than others - if it is still an issue by Monday, call your dentist and tell then you are concerned about it and get it checked! You sure don't want an infection!
Reply:CALL YOUR DENTIST! It's probably nothing,but it is causing you concern..Call him. You'll get his answering service..and they will reach him or another dentist in his office that have them call you. Hate to bother him ?? That's his job....call him! ♥
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What happens if you mess with a tooth extraction site a week after the extraction?
I was brushing my teeth and it felt like I had some food in my extraction site. (this is not a wisdom tooth - I had those out a few years ago - it's the lower left molar in front of the wisdom tooh) Anyways I took a q-tip and wet it with warm water and was trying to remove whatever was there. I'm still not sure if it was food or not - because the blood clot is white. I did get something out and when I used the q-tip it seemed to me that the white stuff moved around - not alot but a little - the white filmy stuff is still there but my main concern is if I can dislodge the clot even though it's been 10 days?
What happens if you mess with a tooth extraction site a week after the extraction?
Call the oral surgeon's office and ask them what it could be.
Reply:you risk giving yourself a dry socket. A dry socket can be very painful. Do not mess with it.
Reply:if it hurts wen u touch it.like its sensitive, then have it checked up
Reply:i got food stuck in my extraction sites after having my 4 wisdoms out. didn't cause any problems. maybe if it really bothers you, ASK YOUR DENTIST IF a waterpik IS OK TO USE to get it out easily.
Reply:rinse your mouth out with salt water for bout a week then it should clear up if not consult your dentist or the clinic who done the extraction as i had the same done a few weeks ago , i would advise you to take ibrufen tablet for the pain
Reply:There should be no clot whatsoever after 10 days. If food gets lodged in the socket at this point, the very best thing to do is get it out, otherwise it will fester.
Reply:When it is done doing it's job, the clot will dettach. Rinse your mouth with salt water or peroxide three times a day to debride and soothe the area. One day, the clot will swish out during your rinses and it will be healed
Reply:Perhaps you should rinse and sort of slosh the water or salt-water around in your mouth. If you do loosen the clot, you might have a bit more risk of infection, but unless the site begins to bleed, alot, don't worry. If you do need to revisit the dentist/oral surgeon, mention this, but don't need an appointment made just because of it.
Reply:You can dislodge it by digging around with a q-tip....not a good idea. If you think you might have a bit of food in it, rinse your mouth with a bit of warm (not hot) salt water. If it does start to bleed a wet tea bag held on it for a bit will usually help. Some heal faster than others - if it is still an issue by Monday, call your dentist and tell then you are concerned about it and get it checked! You sure don't want an infection!
Reply:CALL YOUR DENTIST! It's probably nothing,but it is causing you concern..Call him. You'll get his answering service..and they will reach him or another dentist in his office that have them call you. Hate to bother him ?? That's his job....call him! ♥
What happens if you mess with a tooth extraction site a week after the extraction?
Call the oral surgeon's office and ask them what it could be.
Reply:you risk giving yourself a dry socket. A dry socket can be very painful. Do not mess with it.
Reply:if it hurts wen u touch it.like its sensitive, then have it checked up
Reply:i got food stuck in my extraction sites after having my 4 wisdoms out. didn't cause any problems. maybe if it really bothers you, ASK YOUR DENTIST IF a waterpik IS OK TO USE to get it out easily.
Reply:rinse your mouth out with salt water for bout a week then it should clear up if not consult your dentist or the clinic who done the extraction as i had the same done a few weeks ago , i would advise you to take ibrufen tablet for the pain
Reply:There should be no clot whatsoever after 10 days. If food gets lodged in the socket at this point, the very best thing to do is get it out, otherwise it will fester.
Reply:When it is done doing it's job, the clot will dettach. Rinse your mouth with salt water or peroxide three times a day to debride and soothe the area. One day, the clot will swish out during your rinses and it will be healed
Reply:Perhaps you should rinse and sort of slosh the water or salt-water around in your mouth. If you do loosen the clot, you might have a bit more risk of infection, but unless the site begins to bleed, alot, don't worry. If you do need to revisit the dentist/oral surgeon, mention this, but don't need an appointment made just because of it.
Reply:You can dislodge it by digging around with a q-tip....not a good idea. If you think you might have a bit of food in it, rinse your mouth with a bit of warm (not hot) salt water. If it does start to bleed a wet tea bag held on it for a bit will usually help. Some heal faster than others - if it is still an issue by Monday, call your dentist and tell then you are concerned about it and get it checked! You sure don't want an infection!
Reply:CALL YOUR DENTIST! It's probably nothing,but it is causing you concern..Call him. You'll get his answering service..and they will reach him or another dentist in his office that have them call you. Hate to bother him ?? That's his job....call him! ♥
How long after a tooth extraction can you begin using a straw?
I had a tooth extraction on Wednesday. Can I start drinking carbonated drinks and using a straw yet???
How long after a tooth extraction can you begin using a straw?
NO, this is a big NONO. My Dentist made sure that I knew this, said it might cause me to have a dry socket. that is when you lose the plug (mucus, blood clot) that is supposed to be over the opening where the tooth was. If this happens, you will have to go back at least three times a week to have the opening packed with gauze, until it heals up. Please be carefull.
Reply:The reason they say no straw is that you may accidentally pull your clot out and get a dry socket from the suction. Carbonated drinks should be okay by now, but I'd wait with the straw. A dry socket hurts!
Reply:The answer is 24 hours. During the first 24 hours you don't want to create any suction that will disturb the clotting process.
So if you had the extraction on Wednesday, you're good to go with a straw.
Good luck and have a beverage for me!!
Reply:Dr. Dave has given you the right answer. 24 hours is sufficient.
Reply:Not yet. Wait for at least 2 weeks.
How long after a tooth extraction can you begin using a straw?
NO, this is a big NONO. My Dentist made sure that I knew this, said it might cause me to have a dry socket. that is when you lose the plug (mucus, blood clot) that is supposed to be over the opening where the tooth was. If this happens, you will have to go back at least three times a week to have the opening packed with gauze, until it heals up. Please be carefull.
Reply:The reason they say no straw is that you may accidentally pull your clot out and get a dry socket from the suction. Carbonated drinks should be okay by now, but I'd wait with the straw. A dry socket hurts!
Reply:The answer is 24 hours. During the first 24 hours you don't want to create any suction that will disturb the clotting process.
So if you had the extraction on Wednesday, you're good to go with a straw.
Good luck and have a beverage for me!!
Reply:Dr. Dave has given you the right answer. 24 hours is sufficient.
Reply:Not yet. Wait for at least 2 weeks.
How long should a blood clot last after tooth extraction?
Hi! I had a tooth extraction 8 days ago and now, my blood clot may be gone... I'm not sure because I can't see very well into the extraction site. I don't really feel pain or anything though.
I'm just wondering how long a blood clot generally needs to last after a tooth extraction. Any help would be really appreciated.
How long should a blood clot last after tooth extraction?
the blood clot is the foundation for healing. Healing involves formation of bone in the former site of the tooth. So there isn't an exact timeframe of how long a blood clot should stay in a post-operative extraction site.
I'm just wondering though...8 days and it's still open? Do you have any systemic issues? (bleeding disorders, hypertension, diabetes) I think you might want to consult with the dentist that extracted your tooth.
Reply:You may want to ask your doctor that question. The blood clot usually forms the next layer of skin. You may not feel pain now but have you had anything cold or hot to drink lately?
Reply:Ive never heard of that, Ive always heard blood clots are bad news, you don't want them, I would check with your dentist.
I'm just wondering how long a blood clot generally needs to last after a tooth extraction. Any help would be really appreciated.
How long should a blood clot last after tooth extraction?
the blood clot is the foundation for healing. Healing involves formation of bone in the former site of the tooth. So there isn't an exact timeframe of how long a blood clot should stay in a post-operative extraction site.
I'm just wondering though...8 days and it's still open? Do you have any systemic issues? (bleeding disorders, hypertension, diabetes) I think you might want to consult with the dentist that extracted your tooth.
Reply:You may want to ask your doctor that question. The blood clot usually forms the next layer of skin. You may not feel pain now but have you had anything cold or hot to drink lately?
Reply:Ive never heard of that, Ive always heard blood clots are bad news, you don't want them, I would check with your dentist.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
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/pressure I may feel, expecially if the tooth breaks.
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
I have not taken that, but I have had a tooth pulled...you will not feel pain, you will only feel pressure....try pushing your cheek where your gums are...thats the kind of pressure you feel. it does not HURT.
Now, I am pretty sure that med is like a Xanax, so you will be RELAXED, nothing more, nothing less.
I am the biggest chicken of all, so I was put to sleep for my wisdoms to come out, it was a piece of cake! But I did have a tooth pulled a few years back and was awake....don't worry he will have it out in like 3 minutes!
Good luck
Reply:Halcion is a benzodiazapine like valium and xanax and is used to treat anxiety. It's also pretty sedating. You'll be pretty out of it for the extraction. If you plan on taking it before leaving home, I would recommend getting someone to drive you to your appointment. You don't know how this medication will effect you and it's best just to be safe.
The novacaine will numb your mouth so you won't feel any pain from the tooth extraction. The halcion will leave you feeling tired, warm, fuzzy and worry free.
It really won't be all that bad. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled all at once and 2 were impacted. Dental work is never fun, but yours sounds like it should be quick and easy.
Reply:I would forgo the Halcion, that's a sleeping pill - and not necessary (I'd ask for nitrous oxide if it's an option instead). The bothersome bit (to me) is always getting the Novacaine - but your tissues will be deadened to any pain.
http://www.drugs.com/pdr/halcion.html
Has anyone ever taken halcion before a wisdom tooth extraction?
I have not taken that, but I have had a tooth pulled...you will not feel pain, you will only feel pressure....try pushing your cheek where your gums are...thats the kind of pressure you feel. it does not HURT.
Now, I am pretty sure that med is like a Xanax, so you will be RELAXED, nothing more, nothing less.
I am the biggest chicken of all, so I was put to sleep for my wisdoms to come out, it was a piece of cake! But I did have a tooth pulled a few years back and was awake....don't worry he will have it out in like 3 minutes!
Good luck
Reply:Halcion is a benzodiazapine like valium and xanax and is used to treat anxiety. It's also pretty sedating. You'll be pretty out of it for the extraction. If you plan on taking it before leaving home, I would recommend getting someone to drive you to your appointment. You don't know how this medication will effect you and it's best just to be safe.
The novacaine will numb your mouth so you won't feel any pain from the tooth extraction. The halcion will leave you feeling tired, warm, fuzzy and worry free.
It really won't be all that bad. I had 4 wisdom teeth pulled all at once and 2 were impacted. Dental work is never fun, but yours sounds like it should be quick and easy.
Reply:I would forgo the Halcion, that's a sleeping pill - and not necessary (I'd ask for nitrous oxide if it's an option instead). The bothersome bit (to me) is always getting the Novacaine - but your tissues will be deadened to any pain.
http://www.drugs.com/pdr/halcion.html
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
Has anyone had a easy healing process from a wisdom tooth extraction? I had two wisdom teeth pulled on Friday and by the end of the night, I felt fine. Saturday, I was in a little pain, but not much. Today, I feel great. I heard so many horror stories, it scared the daylights out of me. Can anyone else relate to what I just went through? So far everyone that I spoke to, had a really hard time healing.
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
That sounds great! My only advice would be not to get really hot OR cold for a few days. I always heard that would make the gums set up 'dry socket'. Good luck.
Reply:omg! i remember when my friend had his taken out, his moouth was all puffed up, yeah it only gets better, try not to eat hard foods. so i got question. mine are starting to come in, but they are just below the skin of my gums. Whenever i take a big bite, or when i open my mouth to big it makes a clicking noise, did this happen to you?
back to your question, umm 4-7 days
Reply:I had a bad time with mine, but I had dry sockets.
My husband had his out and you would have never known it if he didn't tell you. He never complained once. I think he took tylenol one time after.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
I'd say that the majority of people who have their wisdom teeth out experience only mild discomfort, provided they are prescribed the appropriate pain medications. I extract bony-impacted wisdom teeth regularly, and it is very infrequent that I get patients coming back to my office complaining of intolerable pain.
You have to remember that people just love to exaggerate, especially when it comes to dental work. It makes their stories more interesting. The reality is that very few things that we do actually hurt, especially since we generously utilize anesthetics.
Reply:I had mine removed about 12 yrs ago, simple experience, no pain, no swelling or dry sockets. I didn't smoke, drink out of a straw, and I rinsed regularly with a water syringe. By the 2nd day I was enjoying a cheeseburger. (Guess I'm a quick healer) Just follow the post-operative instructions the Dr. gave you and you should be fine!
Reply:I was fine with it, couple days and I was up and about. My husband on the other hand, about a week later he was STILL moaning!(lol) What a puss. But..he's adorable....so..
It's a good thing I was the one having the babies ....
Easiest time healing from Wisdom Tooth extraction?
That sounds great! My only advice would be not to get really hot OR cold for a few days. I always heard that would make the gums set up 'dry socket'. Good luck.
Reply:omg! i remember when my friend had his taken out, his moouth was all puffed up, yeah it only gets better, try not to eat hard foods. so i got question. mine are starting to come in, but they are just below the skin of my gums. Whenever i take a big bite, or when i open my mouth to big it makes a clicking noise, did this happen to you?
back to your question, umm 4-7 days
Reply:I had a bad time with mine, but I had dry sockets.
My husband had his out and you would have never known it if he didn't tell you. He never complained once. I think he took tylenol one time after.
Reply:I'm a dentist.
I'd say that the majority of people who have their wisdom teeth out experience only mild discomfort, provided they are prescribed the appropriate pain medications. I extract bony-impacted wisdom teeth regularly, and it is very infrequent that I get patients coming back to my office complaining of intolerable pain.
You have to remember that people just love to exaggerate, especially when it comes to dental work. It makes their stories more interesting. The reality is that very few things that we do actually hurt, especially since we generously utilize anesthetics.
Reply:I had mine removed about 12 yrs ago, simple experience, no pain, no swelling or dry sockets. I didn't smoke, drink out of a straw, and I rinsed regularly with a water syringe. By the 2nd day I was enjoying a cheeseburger. (Guess I'm a quick healer) Just follow the post-operative instructions the Dr. gave you and you should be fine!
Reply:I was fine with it, couple days and I was up and about. My husband on the other hand, about a week later he was STILL moaning!(lol) What a puss. But..he's adorable....so..
It's a good thing I was the one having the babies ....
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
I am scheduled to have my upper left wisdom tooth extracted next Monday. I am very nervous. It is not impacted, and I will be keeping my other 3 wisdom teeth. The one getting extracted has decay and is broken. I will be awake for the procedure. (I was given the option of IV sedation but the oral surgeon said he thinks all I need is oral sedation so he gave me a presciption for a sedative called Halcion that I am to take 1 hour before the extraction, and an antibiotic that I will be starting the day of the extraction.) The surgeon warned me that I may feel about 20 pounds of pressure while he is extracting the tooth, which sounds so frightening to me. He also warned me that the tooth will probably break as he pulls it. I am very nervous and don't know what to expect during %26amp; after the procedure, and if I should be worried about any side effects with Halcion. Also I have a very senstive gag reflex and am wondering if I should be worried about that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
The medication he prescribed is to relax you. He will also be giving you shots of Novocaine to numb it. Yes it is alot of pressure but you will not feel it in the sense of hurting. You will just know he is moving it back and forth to get it out. Also some people have no problem getting wisdom teeth pulled. They come out as easy as the others. The only time there is a problem is if the roots are growing around other teeth roots. This does not sound like your case. If at any time the doctor thinks you can not handle it he will put you under. After the procedure the antibiotics are for possible infection. There may be some bruising but the pain is not that bad. Good luck and do not be afraid.
Reply:expect for a little pain, and you'll be eating soft foods for a while. try eating shakes, soft and cold, it will make you feel better. and if it hurts, just take ibproufen. it will help with the pain, and the swelling. if there is any.
Reply:my answer to you is this don't worry about the extraction if you need to get ti done then do it remember it's important to your health
Reply:I am 79 yrs old and just had a wisdom tooth pulled under a local shot no problem its sore now but minor pain
Reply:It's a common procedure, my friend just went through it. It won't be the most pleasant thing you've ever experienced but it probably won't be the worst either. Be strong and deal with it.. be thankful that in this day and age we have the best treatments, medicines and methods - you imagine what it would have been like having it done 200 years ago! Best of luck xx
Reply:well i got 3 of mine pulled and they gave me a valum to take an hour before hand and then gave me hydrocodones.... and just make sure that you dont eat before hand becuase you will get sick like i did......
Reply:You won't feel anything, the Novocaine will take care of that.
Be warned your mouth will be numb though! My girlfriend felt sorry for me when I had three wisdom teeth out, she bought me a beer, and I couldn't even feel that I was pouring Guinness down my chin!
Reply:i'd have opted for being put to sleep i had two wisdom teeth taken out. they hadn't even come through. they used a miniature jack (like a car jack) to dislocate my jaw then cut my gums open so they could get to the teeth. and i was then stitched up with dissolvable stitches. when i woke from the operation i looked like a chipmunk and had to drink dissolvable paracetamol through a straw, which is not nice even when drunk in one without a straw, i also had to eat sloppy food for 2 days due to not being able to open my mouth properly.
Reply:I was put to sleep and that was worse than the surgery itself because when I woke up, I vomited for like 8 hours. It was horrible. My sister my awake but numb and she was fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
What should I expect with my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction?
The medication he prescribed is to relax you. He will also be giving you shots of Novocaine to numb it. Yes it is alot of pressure but you will not feel it in the sense of hurting. You will just know he is moving it back and forth to get it out. Also some people have no problem getting wisdom teeth pulled. They come out as easy as the others. The only time there is a problem is if the roots are growing around other teeth roots. This does not sound like your case. If at any time the doctor thinks you can not handle it he will put you under. After the procedure the antibiotics are for possible infection. There may be some bruising but the pain is not that bad. Good luck and do not be afraid.
Reply:expect for a little pain, and you'll be eating soft foods for a while. try eating shakes, soft and cold, it will make you feel better. and if it hurts, just take ibproufen. it will help with the pain, and the swelling. if there is any.
Reply:my answer to you is this don't worry about the extraction if you need to get ti done then do it remember it's important to your health
Reply:I am 79 yrs old and just had a wisdom tooth pulled under a local shot no problem its sore now but minor pain
Reply:It's a common procedure, my friend just went through it. It won't be the most pleasant thing you've ever experienced but it probably won't be the worst either. Be strong and deal with it.. be thankful that in this day and age we have the best treatments, medicines and methods - you imagine what it would have been like having it done 200 years ago! Best of luck xx
Reply:well i got 3 of mine pulled and they gave me a valum to take an hour before hand and then gave me hydrocodones.... and just make sure that you dont eat before hand becuase you will get sick like i did......
Reply:You won't feel anything, the Novocaine will take care of that.
Be warned your mouth will be numb though! My girlfriend felt sorry for me when I had three wisdom teeth out, she bought me a beer, and I couldn't even feel that I was pouring Guinness down my chin!
Reply:i'd have opted for being put to sleep i had two wisdom teeth taken out. they hadn't even come through. they used a miniature jack (like a car jack) to dislocate my jaw then cut my gums open so they could get to the teeth. and i was then stitched up with dissolvable stitches. when i woke from the operation i looked like a chipmunk and had to drink dissolvable paracetamol through a straw, which is not nice even when drunk in one without a straw, i also had to eat sloppy food for 2 days due to not being able to open my mouth properly.
Reply:I was put to sleep and that was worse than the surgery itself because when I woke up, I vomited for like 8 hours. It was horrible. My sister my awake but numb and she was fine. I wouldn't worry about it.
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