Okay, so I'm in my 3rd day after having 2 teeth - my 1st premolars, or the ones behind the eye teeth - extracted. It went smoothly, except it didn't stop bleeding for 6 hours and I'm still terribly afraid of getting dry socket. I'm being very cautious not to create any suction in my mouth or to disrupt the wounds, but wow! It's so much scarier than I thought! I didn't imagine having such deep, dark holes in my gums like I do!
Does anyone have some reassuring words for me in this scary time? How long until they get healed into looking like regular gums? When should I start swishing with salt water or brushing my teeth normally?
Thanks!
Extractions are SCARY!!!
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I had a lot of problems with a tooth a couple years ago and ended up having it pulled, and my mouth is normal now. They are going to try and close the hole in the back with my braces, and there is no pain associated with where the tooth was extracted now. When I think back I remember how much pain I was in too, but it does get much better with time. I get braced in one week so I am dreading that pain as we speak!! Hope my "few" encouraging words help 
Kelly
KellyImpressions on 12/5/05
Full Braces(ceramic top, metal bottom) 12/19/05
Full Braces(ceramic top, metal bottom) 12/19/05
I had 4 bicuspids extracted just over 2 months ago, and I think they are finally healed enough that they don't bleed anymore. I was also really careful the first few weeks and didn't eat anything remotely chewy, or use a straw at all because I was so worried about screwing something up.
The last few times the sites bled, it was always from underneath the molar band of the tooth right beside it... so it wasn't like the actual extraction site was bleeding, but close enough.
As long as you be careful, and have good oral hygeine, you shouldn't develop dry socket at all. I know it's annoying having those spaces there, but trust me, your mouth won't be nearly as sore once your teeth start moving to close the gaps... they definately made my mouth feel better by creating the space.
The last few times the sites bled, it was always from underneath the molar band of the tooth right beside it... so it wasn't like the actual extraction site was bleeding, but close enough.
As long as you be careful, and have good oral hygeine, you shouldn't develop dry socket at all. I know it's annoying having those spaces there, but trust me, your mouth won't be nearly as sore once your teeth start moving to close the gaps... they definately made my mouth feel better by creating the space.
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Full On Metal! Aug 31, 2005
4 Bicuspids extracted Sept 26-27 2005
Disbanded n loving it - June 12, 2007!
Full On Metal! Aug 31, 2005
4 Bicuspids extracted Sept 26-27 2005
Disbanded n loving it - June 12, 2007!
thanks
this conversation has reminded me about something that I will want to keep in mind when i have my extractions.
i had my wisdom teeth out a few years ago. i tend to be very sensitive to antibiotics and developed a skin rash within a few days. My oral surgeon just told me to stop taking the antibiotic.
I then entered into 3 weeks of some of the worst pain I've ever experienced. Because I stopped the antibiotic, i developed an infection. I was sleeping 18 hours a day because i couldnt stand the pain, not eating and just taking tons of ibuprofen. I had to go back to the oral surgeon weekly and after a month, i was finally eating and functioning again.
i dont know if antibiotics are involved in this sort of extraction, but fyi.
*also*
does anyone have any estimates about the time frame of movement after extractions? my ortho said he didn't think I'd see much movement until i had my extractions, so hopefully i will do those right away. but, once they are out, how long before the gaps are really closing?
i had my wisdom teeth out a few years ago. i tend to be very sensitive to antibiotics and developed a skin rash within a few days. My oral surgeon just told me to stop taking the antibiotic.
I then entered into 3 weeks of some of the worst pain I've ever experienced. Because I stopped the antibiotic, i developed an infection. I was sleeping 18 hours a day because i couldnt stand the pain, not eating and just taking tons of ibuprofen. I had to go back to the oral surgeon weekly and after a month, i was finally eating and functioning again.
i dont know if antibiotics are involved in this sort of extraction, but fyi.
*also*
does anyone have any estimates about the time frame of movement after extractions? my ortho said he didn't think I'd see much movement until i had my extractions, so hopefully i will do those right away. but, once they are out, how long before the gaps are really closing?
four bicuspids removed 1/3/06
clear uppers and metal lowers placed 1/5/06
timeframe for braces: 24-30 months
thanks you guys
Thanks for the replies.
I guess I'm just worried because of all the stuff I read on the internet about dry socket... especially because I'm female and on the b/c pill places me in the high-risk group. After over 48 hours I've rinsed with salt water, etc., and I keep fearing that I'll dislodge the blood clot, which is what causes dry socket. Also, I've got a terrible headache which doesn't make things much better!
I'm going to the dentist tomorrow for them to check how the extraction sites are healing, and I'm sure that will reassure me!
I'm getting the rest of my braces on on Wednesday, and then I can watch those fangs come down into line with the rest of my teeth! At long last!
I guess I'm just worried because of all the stuff I read on the internet about dry socket... especially because I'm female and on the b/c pill places me in the high-risk group. After over 48 hours I've rinsed with salt water, etc., and I keep fearing that I'll dislodge the blood clot, which is what causes dry socket. Also, I've got a terrible headache which doesn't make things much better!
I'm going to the dentist tomorrow for them to check how the extraction sites are healing, and I'm sure that will reassure me!
I'm getting the rest of my braces on on Wednesday, and then I can watch those fangs come down into line with the rest of my teeth! At long last!
Update
Hey guys!
Well, I had my check-up and the doc says they look OK. Still a little sore though, which bothered me during my very difficult final exam today.
Has anyone else noticed that it's really hard to find soft foods when out and on the go?
Anyway, long story short, it's all good. Plus I get to show people the holes and hear them go, "eew!"
I get the rest of my braces tomorrow! (They're only on the front for now!)
Well, I had my check-up and the doc says they look OK. Still a little sore though, which bothered me during my very difficult final exam today.
Has anyone else noticed that it's really hard to find soft foods when out and on the go?
Anyway, long story short, it's all good. Plus I get to show people the holes and hear them go, "eew!"
I get the rest of my braces tomorrow! (They're only on the front for now!)