Welcome to my site! My name is Verity. I work as a receptionist in a dentist office. Every day for the past 20 years, I have come in to the office, worked on paperwork, and greeted patients. I love my job, because it has helped me meet a lot of really wonderful people. I have seen families grow up! But an added benefit from my job is that I have also picked up some small information about dentistry. I'm not one of the dentists, but I do know quite a bit about simple procedures and basic dental hygiene. Hopefully this blog can teach you something, but remember to always consult with your actual dentist for real professional advice!
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Are Dental Extractions And Their Recovery Painful?
Eleanor Crawford
Having a tooth extracted for any reason can be nerve-wracking for a person. It is a form of surgery, after all, so it's understandable if you have your concerns. Rest assured that this procedure is safe and performed all the time, and that steps are taken to ensure that you don't experience any pain. Take a look at these methods your dentist will use to make that happen.
During the Procedure
Your dentist will ensure that the procedure is painless for you in two separate ways.
The first way is that they'll use general anesthesia. This is what's going to guarantee that you don't feel a thing. During the procedure, you'll be unconscious in a medically-induced state. After you're under, your dentist will take an extra precaution by numbing the areas that they'll be working on. This is something called a nerve block, where anesthesia is used to shut off the response of nerves sending signals to the brain. In other words, you won't feel a thing.
Following the Procedure
When you go home, you'll still be considerably numb from the nerve block. Depending on how long your procedure lasted and how much anesthesia the dentist used, this could continue to last for several hours following the procedure.
During this time, it's important to take it easy, as general anesthesia does make people feel a bit woozy at times. You'll likely sleep it off.
When you wake up, you should start using the medication that your dentist gave you. Your dentist will send you home with an oral medication that will help to numb any pain that you're having. It's important to follow the directions on the medication carefully and to never take less or more than the directions say to. When used properly, these medications can help to completely block your pain, so you can recover peacefully in the comfort of your own home.
Some imagery continues to persist of people being in terrible pain when they have a tooth pulled. It's important to remember that most of these scenes are used for shock value or for comedic purposes, and don't reflect real life. You can expect to have a completely painless procedure and recovery time when you have a tooth extracted by a dentist in this day and age. If you know that you need dental extractions, don't hesitate and make an appointment to have it done soon so that it doesn't get any worse.
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