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What can I expect after tooth extraction?
If you have been advised by a professional that you need to have your teeth extracted, you are not alone. Many patients have teeth removed due to impaction or other complications. At Wolfy Dental Group, Dr. Sandra Vukovic and her team can educate patients on their options for removal and what to expect. This includes pain, discomfort, and proper recommendations to ensure the area heals well and avoid complications like dry socket. Our team offers both the simple and surgical extractions of teeth in the smile, eliminating the need for a referral to an oral surgeon in the community of Wallingford, Connecticut.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TOOTH EXTRACTION
After your teeth are removed, you can expect to take some time off work to relax and properly heal. The healing process would vary depending on whether you had a simple or surgical extraction performed. In the first few days following the oral procedure, you may experience pain, swelling, and bleeding. Pain and discomfort after the removal of teeth are expected. It is essential to adhere to your doctor’s post-operative instructions for proper healing, including taking any prescribed medications and maintaining a soft food diet during the tooth extraction recovery time. You may also have temporary changes in your bite and minor discomfort while eating. However, these symptoms should subside as the healing process progresses over the next couple of weeks. Dry socket or infection can occur after tooth extraction in rare cases, and you may need additional treatment.
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You must allow the body the necessary time to heal after tooth extraction so that you can fully recover and resume regular activities without discomfort or complications. If you have been advised that you need your teeth removed, our team at Wolfy Dental Group can provide the extraction.
Dr. Sandra Vukovic and her team can be reached by calling (203) 902-3629 to request a consultation and initial evaluation at 51 South Whittlesey Avenue.
Her facility is accepting new and returning patients in the Wallingford, CT area and can provide solutions in her state-of-the-art practice with a friendly, caring team and a calming atmosphere for both children and adults.
