Even though most extractions don't require immediate action, waiting too long to extract a tooth can lead to infection, orthodontic problems, and abscesses.
Typically, the best time to extract a tooth is as soon as the need is diagnosed, but before the tooth begins causing uncontrollable discomfort. Many routine extractions can become more difficult when the damaged tooth or surrounding gum tissue has become severely infected.
If you remove your wisdom teeth at a much later age than recommended, you run the risk of damaging the mandibular nerve. The delay in the removal of wisdom teeth only makes the process more complicated, putting you at risk of other complications. Nerve damage has been known to cause loss of sensation in some patients.
The Teeth Surrounding the Missing Tooth
Another issue that may occur is super-eruption. The tooth that opposes the site of the missing tooth may start to grow out from its position because it no longer has the opposing tooth to resist it. You may experience sensitivity and other issues around this super-erupted tooth.
This clotting can occur for the next 24 hours to stop the bleeding and protect your nerves and bone from infection and irritation. Ideally, the clot stays in place and shrinks over the next 7-10 days as the natural healing process closes the wound with new tissue.
A blood clot after tooth extraction resembles a wet red scab that slowly gets smaller as you heal. You can see more blood clot after tooth extraction pictures at different stages of healing here.
After a tooth extraction, you should develop a blood clot in the socket (hole) that's left behind. It'll look like a dark-colored scab. But if you have a dry socket, the clot will be absent and you'll be able to see bone. For this reason, dry sockets usually appear white.
Generally if the tooth nerve is not infected when the root is fractured off, the root can be left behind safely-especially if the root is less than 2mm in length. It is sometimes safer to leave the root behind than to chase after it.
What happens if a tooth root is left in the gum? If a root remains in the gum, it may become infected. Over time, this may develop into an abscess. This is a potentially life-threatening complication with the potential to damage your jawbone, making it difficult to get a tooth implant later.
What Happens If You Leave Rotten Teeth In Your Mouth? Leaving rotten teeth in your mouth will cause severe toothache and intense pain. Also, leaving a rotten tooth in the mouth has been said to cause blood poisoning. This occurs when the rot of the teeth is deposited in the mouth and swallowed with saliva.
While it is always preferable to save a tooth, there are times when extraction is a better option. When a tooth is cracked, especially if it is cracked below the gumline, or in several places, an extraction may be required. If the tooth is too weak to be restored, it may also be best to have it pulled.
What is the most difficult tooth to extract? Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that have failed to erupt properly. They are generally considered to be the most difficult teeth to extract.
There's No Need to Be Afraid of a Tooth Extraction
They'll use the latest advancements in anesthesia to ensure your mouth is completely numb before they begin your procedure. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, you can let them know with a wave and they will make the necessary adjustments.
Left untreated, a tooth abscess will eventually spread to the surrounding tissues and beyond, wreaking havoc on your oral and overall health. It can take weeks or months for the infection to spread — and it's impossible to know exactly how long that will take.
Tooth Sensitivity or Pain – As the nerves that lead to a dying tooth begin to die away, they may become extra sensitive, causing you a tooth ache or sensitivity to hot or cold foods. You may experience pain while chewing at or around the site of the dead tooth.
Nerve injury
It can cause pain, a tingling sensation and numbness in your tongue, lower lip, chin, teeth and gums. The damage is usually temporary, lasting for a few weeks or months. However, it can be permanent if the nerve has been severely damaged.
It can take months, or possibly even years, before the decay process advances to the point where a tooth requires attention. The entire process of tooth demineralization takes place whenever an acidic oral environment exists, and fortunately, this environment isn't the norm for a person's mouth.
An exposed root can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no longer concealed by the gums, this can trigger sensitivity and pain. Without treatment, it may lead to infection and other complications.
Once segmented, your dentist will likely need to “rock” the root back and forth to ease in its removal. This is done either with a pair of forceps, or a dental tool known as an “elevator,” which is akin to a common lever, and somewhat resembles a small flat-head screwdriver.
Most dentists can remove teeth that are broken to the gum line. In these cases, certain instruments such as forceps and elevators will be used to remove what is left of the damaged tooth. In some situations, your dentist will need to reflect your gum tissue to gain access to the tooth.
The drawing action of sucking in, and the force applied when spitting, can dislodge the blood clot. Sneezing and coughing can also dislodge a blood clot. Hard or crunchy foods can displace the blood clot. Sticky foods can pull the protective clot right out of the socket.
Excessive bleeding may be caused by what is called a “liver clot” and can be controlled by first rinsing or wiping the clot from your mouth, then placing a gauze pad over the area and biting firmly for 1 hour. Repeat as needed.
Partial or total loss of the blood clot at the tooth extraction site, which you may notice as an empty-looking (dry) socket. Visible bone in the socket. Pain that radiates from the socket to your ear, eye, temple or neck on the same side of your face as the extraction. Bad breath or a foul odor coming from your mouth.
For "simple" dental extractions, sutures are not always required. When there is minimal manipulation of the gums and bones AND the patient has a healthy immune system, it is reasonable to expect that the tooth site will heal with no sutures.