As with any surgery, no matter how well executed it is, there are risks associated with the extraction of wisdom teeth. Although complications are generally temporary, it is important to discuss these things with your local dentist in Providence RI prior to extraction. If you do not, you run the risk of severe oral issues down the road. For more information, continue reading or contact your dentist.
Infection
Infection can occur from a few days to a few weeks after surgery, and in many ways:
* Alveolitis: The extraction of a tooth leaves a holes in the bone called alveoli. This is one of the most common complications, and it occurs when a blood clot is dislodged from the socket. This results in an infection which occurs with or without the presence of pus.
* Cellulite: The infection starts at the extraction site and spreads to the soft tissues of the face. This happens more frequently in the lower jaw.
* Osteitis: This is an infection of the bone. This complication, however, is rarely encountered.
Some signs are indicators of infection: pain, swelling, poor blood flow, bad taste in the mouth and fever. So if you notice these signs, talk to your surgeon. They may prescribe antibiotics and possibly remove the infected tissue under local anesthesia. Older people and smokers are more likely to suffer an infection.
Common reasons for wisdom tooth extraction
Sinus complications
The extraction of wisdom teeth in upper jaw can cause several effects of the sinus.
* The extraction of the tooth can create an issue between the sinus and oral cavity. Over the tooth is the sinuses, but the issue can stop within a few weeks if it isn’t serious. However, it may happen that it does not stop, which will require intervention.
* During extraction procedures, the wisdom tooth can end up pushed into the sinus. The tooth is deeply embedded in the bone, which raises the risk.
* Following the extraction of a tooth whose roots were in contact with the sinus, there may be temporary sinusitis.
Dental damage
During a difficult extraction, it is possible that the adjacent teeth, especially the 2nd molars get in the way of the wisdom teeth and suffer damage. There may be a fracture, the fillings may break, loosening of a crown or necrosis may occur, all of which will require a root canal. For more information, contact your local Dentists in Providence RI today.
