Know About Extraction
OVERVIEW
A tooth extraction is a procedure to remove a tooth from the gum socket. It is usually done by a general dentist, an oral surgeon, or a periodontist. A dental extraction is the removal of teeth from the dental alveolus in the alveolar bone.
The process can take between 30 minutes and an hour, sometimes longer depending on the complexity of the case and the number of teeth being removed. After the surgery, your mouth will be swollen and sore, but this will subside gradually over the next 10-14 days.
Dental extractions, much like any surgical procedure, are not without risk. These risks must be discussed with the patient before the procedure. Frequently occurring risks after dental extraction includes pain, bleeding, bruising, swelling, and infection.
Tooth extraction is associated with several general post-surgical effects such as pain, inflammation, bruising, bleeding, and infection. Some pain, swelling, and bruising in the area can be expected for most patients, which will subside with time.