Alveolitis of the tooth
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Is there a specific cause of the alveolitis of the tooth and what is it associated with? In general, this phenomenon occurs solely after removal of the tooth and this is facilitated by a number of unfavorable factors. So, a hole can fall into the hole and thereby provoke the alveolitis of the tooth.
Sometimes it is a pathological tissue or prolonged bleeding. In the elderly, the appearance of the alveolitis is perfectly normal. And finally, a bad attitude to the teeth, namely not compliance with the rules of personal hygiene leads to this phenomenon. The alveolitis of the tooth never appears simply, it is preceded by a number of unfavorable factors.
Causes of the alveolitis of the tooth
So what is the alveolitis after tooth extraction? While this is just a painful place, after all, a tooth was recently removed. Therefore, pain is the norm. But as soon as a person's condition starts to deteriorate, namely, there will be a strong pain and a gum will acquire a more vivid shade, it is worthwhile to see a doctor. It's so easy to get serious inflammation, and complication after it. Therefore, if something is bothering you, you should not wait until everything passes. Much depends on this. The alveolitis of the tooth after removal is quite vulnerable, so you should ensure good care behind the mouth.
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Alveolitis of the tooth socket
How does the alveolitis of the tooth socket "lead" itself after removal? It is characterized by a slight aching pain, which carries no danger. When eating, unpleasant sensations can intensify, but this is also normal. The main thing is to ensure good oral care. After each meal, rinse your mouth, but only with a mild chamomile solution, so as not to irritate the mucous membrane. It is necessary to avoid getting food residues in the hole, only in this way it is possible to avoid unfavorable inflammation. Naturally, if you have any symptoms, you should immediately go to the dentist. So, the alveolitis of the tooth "behaves" normally, if you follow all the rules.
Alveolitis after a tooth extraction wisdom
How does the "alveolitis" feel after removing the tooth of wisdom? If you follow all the rules of personal hygiene and rinse your mouth, then nothing terrible will happen. It is important to listen to the advice of a doctor. So, in the first three days, rinse your mouth with a solution of soda or chamomile is prohibited. It begins only after a week, from the moment when the tooth was removed. Particular care should be taken after removing the wisdom tooth. After all, it is still the most problematic. It is necessary to avoid the ingestion of food residues and to monitor the oral cavity. If there is redness or pain becomes unbearable, you should immediately consult a doctor. The alveolitis of the tooth will never be inflamed without the preceding reasons.
Symptoms of the alveolitis of the tooth
As with other phenomena, in this case there are symptoms of the alveolitis of the tooth. When everything starts, you can feel a light aching pain that appears on the site of the removed tooth. Especially bright it is expressed during the meal. Visually, in this case, it is difficult to define something, because nothing is visible. The body temperature is normal, which means that there is no inflammatory process. In neglected form, the hole is a blood clot in which the remains of food and saliva are found, one can even observe its walls. At the same time, the edges of the gum are bard colored, and in this place a peak of soreness is observed. So, the alveolitis of the tooth begins to manifest itself in the early stages. Therefore, it is important to ask for help in time, so that the situation does not worsen.
Diagnosis of the alveolitis of the tooth
How is the diagnosis of alveolitis of the tooth? No special procedures to conduct it is not necessary, it is just to visit the dentist. He is visually able to determine if there are any problems or not. How to understand yourself, what are the problems with the alveolitis? You need to pay attention to your own well-being. The fever, the special tenderness of the tooth and the pronounced redness of the socket all suggest that you need to seek help from a specialist. Most likely, infection has gone or just an inflammatory process, which must be fought. The dentist will visually determine the current state of affairs and will try to fix the alveolitis of the tooth.
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Treatment of alveolitis of the tooth
How is the treatment of alveolitis of the tooth? It is necessary to understand that he is appointed only by the attending physician. But, you can start some procedures yourself. So, first thing should be removed pain, for this fit ketanov or pentalgin. After that, it is recommended to wash the hole with any antiseptic to remove the remnants of food. Then the antibacterial agent is used, and only after that it is necessary immediately to go to the doctor. He will clean the hole, he will wash everything and, with the help of a surgical spoon, he will extract the fragments. After that the fabric is again treated with an antiseptic and that's it. Now the main thing to observe all the rules for oral care. In general, the alveolitis of the tooth will never become inflamed if the proper care is provided.
Treatment of alveolitis after tooth extraction
Carry out treatment for the alveolitis after tooth extraction by yourself is not recommended. It is advisable to entrust this whole matter to an experienced dentist. He, in turn, will clean the hole of excess food and wash it. Then you need to add some antibacterial agent so that you do not carry the infection. After all, the hole at the moment is subject to negative influence from the outside. Then, using a special surgical spoon, all the fragments are removed from the socket. Then the doctor must prescribe preventive measures and let the patient go home. The main thing is not to start the whole process, so that again there are no problems. Before you go to the doctor, you can drink anesthetic medication or on the spot to make an injection. The alveolitis of the tooth is treatable and all this is done quite simply if the process is not started.
Prevention of alveolitis of the tooth
To avoid any unpleasant side effects, you need a high-quality prophylaxis of the alveolitis of the tooth. Everything is done quite simply and at home. After removal of the tooth, you should carefully monitor the oral cavity. You can not eat irritating food and even more let it accumulate in the hole. Therefore, in the first stage, it is advisable to rinse everything, but only with water. After three days you can use a solution of chamomile or soda, but rather weak. If there is a pain syndrome or there are some doubts, you need to immediately seek help from the dentist. In all other cases, simply follow the rules of personal oral hygiene. The alveolitis of the tooth is quite vulnerable in the period after removal, so it is important to observe good prophylaxis.
Prognosis of the alveolitis of the tooth
What is the prognosis of the alveolitis of the tooth? If you follow all the recommendations, then nothing terrible will happen. In any case, you can cope with this situation. If immediately after removal, to comply with all rules of personal hygiene, then the forecast is favorable. If there are inflammations or other unfavorable factors, it is worth looking at strictly the situation. In general, if the timely start to eliminate the effects of the inflamed hole, the forecast also remains favorable. The main thing is not to run and try to follow all the recommendations. In any case, thanks to surgical intervention, you can remove any consequences. In general, the alveolitis of the tooth is not particularly dangerous.