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tooth extraction cause blindness
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Gonial Angle: Shouldn't have any effect.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Daniel Wolter answered
30 years experience Dentistry
Unlikely: The whitish color around your extraction site is probably a blood clot. In the mouth, it's not hard and crusty like on the skin. It's softer and light ... Read More
Dr. Robert Stachler answered
31 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Tooth extraction: The white in the socket is the scab. Scabs in the mouth are white and on the skin they are black or brown because of the oxidation in the air. Rinse ... Read More
Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered
Specializes in Dentistry
Could be infection: None of what you're describing sounds uncommon; it could be something very simple that you will solve with normal healing and good oral hygiene. Howe ... Read More
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kayvon Javid answered
20 years experience Dentistry
Rinse: It is normal to get food particles in an extraction site. Normally the Surgoen gives a list of post -op instructions. One of those is to start rinsing ... Read More
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Karsant answered
39 years experience Dentistry
Pain: During extraction -you may require more anesthetic especially if the area is infected however be sure you know the difference between pain and pressur ... Read More
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Manami Yamaguchi answered
25 years experience Dentistry
Sore gums: Much discomfort after extraction comes from the body's reaction to the surgery. This reaction is called inflammation. Whether it is medically needed t ... Read More
A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Charles Lockhart answered
9 years experience Dentistry
Not sure: a not sure what you are asking> Rejection of the blood clot following an extraction can cause a slower healing dry socket if that is your question
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered
16 years experience Family Medicine
Unlikely: Not at all. Though the influenza virus can infect mucous membranes, it wouldn't affect the healing process of any gum tissue.
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered
36 years experience Dentistry
Safe procedure: It is normal to be apprehensive for wisdom tooth extractions. Sedation by an or al surgeon is a commonly done procedure and is safe. Make sure you h ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Sandler answered
54 years experience Dentistry
Call your dentist: Call your dentist and let him\her know what's happening. He\she may want to see you again, but will certainly be able to help you resolve this issue.
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pamela Asseff answered
28 years experience Dentistry
Maybe: Swelling from extraction of impacted wisdom teeth may cause throat pain.
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