“What are the side effects of removing teeth?”
My back molar cannot be saved with a root canal, so my dentist decided that I need to have it extracted. Are there any side effects with removing teeth?
7 Answers
Breaking the harmony of a great system.
No immediate side effects, but over time the adjacent teeth can drift and the opposing tooth may erupt
Hi,
There is no short answer to your question....
After removing a tooth you will experience some discomfort, some bleeding, may be some swelling or even bruising. These side effects are normal and very common. On rare occasions, you may experience some feeling of numbness. That depends how close the root is to a nerve or vital structures. Severe infection and proximity to vital structures can cause some temporary numbness in the area. Please keep in mind that this procedure is very common and most of the time there is a minimal damage. These are just a few side effects that can occur after removal of a tooth. The amount of discomfort and side effects varies depends on the extent of damage from your tooth and your general health. Every doctor is very well trained in this area and you should be absolutely fine.
Good luck,
Dr. Zoltek
There is no short answer to your question....
After removing a tooth you will experience some discomfort, some bleeding, may be some swelling or even bruising. These side effects are normal and very common. On rare occasions, you may experience some feeling of numbness. That depends how close the root is to a nerve or vital structures. Severe infection and proximity to vital structures can cause some temporary numbness in the area. Please keep in mind that this procedure is very common and most of the time there is a minimal damage. These are just a few side effects that can occur after removal of a tooth. The amount of discomfort and side effects varies depends on the extent of damage from your tooth and your general health. Every doctor is very well trained in this area and you should be absolutely fine.
Good luck,
Dr. Zoltek
Sometimes it’s not possible to save teeth due to various reasons. Like anything else, teeth are part of your body and serve their function. Speak to your dentist about replacement options. Depending on gum health, bone health and health of surrounding teeth, they will be able to discuss your options. Generally speaking, if you are a good candidate for implant, that would be a good option to discuss with your dentist.
Best wishes,
Dr. Cherry Harika
Best wishes,
Dr. Cherry Harika
Most commonly, the teeth near where your tooth was will tend to drift. This means that your bite may change. It could affect your eating ability. If there is shifting, it could make it harder to clean, which could lead to gum disease or decay on other teeth. Your dentist should be able to explain multiple options for replacement.
Your teeth may shift, which may cause a problem with your occlusion (bite). Before the extraction(s) discuss what your options are for replacing the missing teeth, so there is a plan in place.
Once we remove teeth, bone loss starts to occur in the area and teeth begin to shift. Implants can prevent the bone loss in the area and help keep the teeth from shifting due to the missing tooth.
My opinion, you should always seek medical advice from your dentist or MD
My opinion, you should always seek medical advice from your dentist or MD
