Fearfulkid,
You are worrying way too much about the what if's and the maybe's. The best advice that I can give you is to stop worrying about every tiny detail
The extraction site may be swollen for a few days...normal. if you develop a fever or swollen glands... not normal, call the dentist. Most people do fine after an extraction. Most people do not have complications after an extraction so long as they follow the post operative protocol.
It is important to brush and floss ALL of your teeth because a build up of plaque on the teeth near the wound will cause inflammation and possible infection. Get a small child size toothbrush if you have to and just be gentle around the extraction site but DO NOT brush the extraction site itself. I don't know where you read or heard that mold can grow inside of the extraction site... but that is 100% not true. The body makes a blood clot to protect the surgical wound as it is healing. Do nothing to disturb the clot and it will heal fine. Gentle salt water rinses are all that is necessary to clean the wound.
Some other tips...
No smoking or drinking alcohol.. both have negative effects on the oral tissue and can prevent the site from healing.
No mouthwash... too irritating and again will slow down the healing. Just rinse with warm salt water.
Eat a nutritious soft food diet, nothing that requires a lot of chewing, no seeds, nothing too spicy or too hot.
If you are progressing along okay there is no need to see the dentist before your next scheduled appointment.
I hope this information helps.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Fearfulkid
Thanks Bryanna
I feel a lot better today, just a bit sore on the root canal side. The bleeding did stop, so I didnt have to put anymore gauze. however, The extraction site is swollen, but my cheeks aren't. I'm hoping that's normal as well since my procedure was yesterday around 1pm.
Also, I was scared of brushing my teeth, but did so carefully avoiding the teeth next to the extraction site. I also started the warm salt water rinses... 1/4 teaspoon salt in a cup of water.
My main concern now is to not have a bacterial infection or any kind of infection really (I.e ludwigs angina, etc)!so I'm trying to stay really clean. How often do people have post extraction complications? I'm on amoxicillin 3x a day 500 mg each (21 pills total). I should also point out that although I was sedated, I heard the dentist put more shots in because I murmured that I can feel bit of pain and he uttered, "the infection might still be active then". I think this is more so for the root Canal, but it could also be for the one tooth that was extracted. I can't remember..... But this infection, if any will be eradicated with my antibiotic prescription right?
Lastly, my next appointment on the 23rd is when they will finish up the root canal with the permanent crown. My question is, is this safe for the extraction site healing and all? The root canal is #18 the extraction site is #3. Should I schedule a follow up appointment before then, say from today?
Ohh just a thought, when can I start brushing the extraction site? I heard mold can grow in there if it isn't cleaned. Yikes!
Thank you in advance for any insight you might have for me |