Tooth Extraction also referred as tooth pulling is the process in which
the teeth is removed from dental sockets. Extractions are
performed for a wide variety of reasons, but most commonly to remove teeth
which have become unrestorable through tooth decay, periodontal disease or dental
trauma, especially when they are associated with toothache. Sometimes the sound
teeth is extracted in order to create space for other teeth so they can be
straighten. One can eliminate painful sensation from the teeth by using local painkilling injections. Your
dentist may use a general anaesthetic, this will prevent pain throughout your
body and make you sleep through the procedure.
Once the tooth has been
extracted, a blood clot usually forms in the socket. The dentist will pack a
gauze pad into the socket and get you to bite down on it to help stop the
bleeding. Sometimes the dentist will place a few stitches usually
self-dissolving to close the gum edges over the extraction site.
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