01 Aug How long does it take for the gum to heal after a tooth extraction?
How long the gum will take to heal after tooth extraction depends on several factors, the most important of which is the complexity of the procedure being carried out. As a rule, the most difficult teeth to extract are the deepest-set molars: sixths, sevenths and - above all - eighths. In most cases the healing process takes about two weeks and discomfort disappears after about three days. However, inadequate wound care and various complications following surgery can prolong this period.
How to properly care for healing gums?
The healing of the gum begins immediately after the tooth is removed. As soon as the wound is created, the blood vessels contract and prepare for the wound to heal - a thick clot begins to form to protect the sensitive area while regeneration continues. To provide the right conditions for this process, do not remove the gauze placed on the injured gum by the dentist too soon. It will protect the lesion from external factors, allowing the clot to form without unnecessary complications.
The aforementioned clot is extremely important. Z tooth extraction involve care procedures that must be carried out during the first two days - care must be taken to do this very carefully and in accordance with the doctor's recommendations. Violent tooth rinsing or brushing of the injured gum may lead to scab breakage. This results in the wound opening up and the return of bleeding and severe pain, and in the worst cases to the emergence of unpleasant complications.
How long does the gum heal after wisdom tooth extraction?
There is quite a problem with eights: in most cases, they appear slightly to the side of the jaw and are embedded very deeply. For this reason, the process of removing them can be very complicated and the injury caused in the process is quite high. Such damage takes a little longer to heal and often involves the placement of sutures. However, the process itself is very similar to that for the rest of the teeth: care must be taken not to break the scab, and any deviation from the norm must be reported to the doctor.
