The healing of the hole after tooth extraction in different patients proceeds differently and it depends on the severity of the pathology in which the tooth is removed and how the recommendations of the dentist were followed. How to make the hole of the teeth heal favorably after removal and in the shortest possible time?
Under what conditions can a wound heal longer:
- it can occur in patients with various diseases;
- bad habits;
- in case of non-compliance with the doctor’s prescription.
The healing of the hole takes place in several stages
At the very beginning, a blood clot and an inflammatory infiltrate are formed. Three days later, the second stage of healing begins – this is the covering of the wound with granulation tissue, which, as a rule, completely replaces the blood clot, and the epithelial tissue grows by cell division. The last step is the formation of scar and bone tissue, thereby completing the epithelialization of the hole. It is very important to visit a dentist three days after the removal. During this interval, it is possible to stop the complications that arise during the restoration of the hole.
During the healing process, swelling is possible, which grows during the first three days, and then becomes smaller. The size of the edema depends on the severity of the removal and the extent of the surgical intervention. And do not be afraid if the swelling is too large, there are times when it lasts up to one or two weeks. Also, do not be afraid if the edema has shifted below the place where it formed.
A week later, another examination by a dental surgeon is performed to control tissue regeneration in the area of the hole.
In patients with chronic and systemic diseases of the body, the period of tissue regeneration may increase.
These pathologies include:
- diabetes;
- the impact on the body of the drugs taken;
- patient physiology that slows down natural healing;
- autoimmune diseases of the body (HIV, etc.)
- treatment of oncology of the oral cavity (radiation therapy).
In these cases, you should consult your dentist for further advice.
Hole from the removed wisdom tooth
The molars are the largest teeth in the mouth and take longer to heal. This is especially true for wisdom teeth, which may not erupt or erupt at an angle. In such cases, a larger surgical intervention is performed, which forms a larger wound surface. Recovery after such an operation can take 2-3 weeks. During this period, it may be difficult to open the mouth, but usually this inconvenience lasts only a week.
When the tooth is in close proximity to the mandibular nerve, prolonged sensitivity is possible.
What can be done to heal faster?
In order to make the postoperative period as comfortable as possible for you, as well as to avoid possible complications, we ask you to follow the following recommendations:
- the first 1.5 – 2 hours refrain from eating
- it is not recommended to eat food that can cause soft tissue irritation (spicy, salty, sour), crumbly food and too hot
- avoid alcoholic and carbonated drinks.
- baths, saunas, hot showers and baths are strictly prohibited. They can cause the destruction of the blood clot in the hole.
- do not make strong floundering movements (while rinsing the mouth)
- continue to carefully monitor dental hygiene.
- in no case do not touch the tooth socket with your fingers or tongue.
Following the recommendations of your doctor and taking the necessary medicines will make the healing period of the hole invisible to you.