How much the periosteum can be aching after tooth extraction

How much the periosteum can be aching after tooth extraction



Tooth extraction is an unpleasant procedure, despiteall the possibilities of modern anesthesia. And after this little operation, a little puffiness and pain - a normal phenomenon. But how to understand when the pain in the periosteum becomes a dangerous symptom?





If the pain after tooth extraction lasts more than three days - hurry to see a doctor.

















How many days the periosteum should be ill

Even if the doctor has removed the tooth easily, under the localanesthesia, without gum excision and suturing, a certain discomfort can not be avoided: the operation is an operation. And, in order to restore the tissues at the site of damage as quickly as possible and protect them from suppuration, the organism forms aseptic inflammation in place of the wound. That is, to the socket of the tooth begins an intense rush of blood, because of what it is a little swollen. Because of the edema, the nerve endings are pinched, and pain appears. Normally, pain in the periosteum lasts no more than three days. The only exception is when the extraction of the tooth was carried out in parts with excision of soft tissue and periosteum. In this case, the healing is longer, and the pain is longer. But such patients are always under the supervision of a doctor, so complications are usually much less.

Dangerous complications

If the periosteum after tooth extraction is sorethe fourth day and more, if the pain persists and even worsens, swelling and redness increase, you should immediately consult a doctor. Most likely, the protective blood clot separated from the socket of the tooth, and the infection got into the wound. In no case can it be expected that everything will resolve itself. If the picture deteriorates, then it will not pass by itself - it can only get worse. If you miss the moment, you can admit serious complications: osteomyelitis, periostitis, phlegmon and sepsis. An additional risk of complications is poorly sealed canals and poorly performed wound revision.
Do not forget that within the head all organs are very close to each other, and the bloodstream infection can easily get into the brain.

How to ease your condition before visiting a doctor

If the tooth extraction site is very disturbing,rinse your mouth with a solution of soda or a decoction of chamomile or calendula. It is necessary to monitor the temperature of liquids - it should be within 36-38 degrees. Do not use hot solutions at all - they will only exacerbate the development of infection. If the mouth does not go through a simple mouth rinse, then anti-inflammatory drugs such as ketorol or nimesil can be used. They will help fight inflammation, their analgesic effect lasts 6-8 hours. In addition, they well reduce body temperature with fever.
In no case should you yourself start drinking antibiotics - they are prescribed only by a doctor!
If the condition worsened before the increasetemperature, a sensation of bursting in the mouth, general weakness and loss of strength, you must observe bed rest and, if possible, call a doctor at home. With this development of general intoxication, it is possible to treat in a hospital in the department of maxillofacial surgery. Therefore, one should monitor your condition after tooth extraction. And, if the pain does not pass more than three days, you need to go to visit your doctor.