Question 1

will wisdom tooth extraction cause an increase in gonial angle?

Accepted Answer

Gonial Angle: Shouldn't have any effect.

Question 2

for what reason does my tooth extraction site hurt when i walk around outside?

Accepted Answer

Normal: New blood vessels are forming and bringing in nutrients for bone formation and walking can increase blood pressure in this immature tissue with resultant discomfort. If it continues, return to dentist who extracted the tooth.

Question 3

tooth extraction now i have bad breath odour something around the extraction site like a white colour think it's food could this be cause of smell ?

Accepted Answer

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 lighter in color. As far as the smell, it's possible you still have some residual infection there. Or, you might be getting a new infection there. Or, it might be unrelated. You should have your dentist take another look.

Question 4

had food particles in wisdom tooth extraction site for days and was in pain.finally got it out by rinsing from side to side.will it cause an problems?

Accepted Answer

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 with warm salt water 24 hours after your extraction. You should do this after every meal or snack to insure no food particles in the socket. If your pain is subsiding than you are on your way to recovery. If  pain is increasing than see your dentist

Question 5

what could cause pain during / after tooth extraction?

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Pain: During extraction -you may require more anesthetic especially if the area is infected however be sure you know the difference between pain and pressure. Pain is sharp, pressure is just that like you pressing on your arm with your finger.
after extraction-pain should be minimal. If not see  your dentist as you may have a dry socket requiring treatment.

Question 6

what can cause my gum to be getting more sore (after tooth extraction)?

Accepted Answer

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 treatment, or just an accidental trauma, the body can not distinguish. In both cases the body react to it with inflamed tissue. Your gum is undergoing inflammation, which cause both pain ; healing response within body. The gum swells up ; become sore.

Question 7

can a nerve after a tooth extraction cause socket to heal slower then it should?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant: Excessive use of alcohol, smoking or infection may slow healing, but not a nerve.

Question 8

test positive for the flu a day after tooth extraction. will this effect the healing of the extraction or cause infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Not at all. Though the influenza virus can infect mucous membranes, it wouldn't affect the healing process of any gum tissue.

Question 9

going for a impacted wisdom tooth extraction but i'm going to be put under general sedation.  is that safe & painless cause i'm very nervous.

Accepted Answer

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 have informed the oral surgeon  of all you health conditions and medications.  This will help insure that everything will be as safe as possible.

Question 10

i had a tooth extraction friday my stitches have started coming loose and has cause severe pain i'm out of the pain medication the dentist gave me?

Accepted Answer

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.

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