For most people, tooth extraction is a daunting experience, involving not only pain but also bleeding. Beyond the potential intense pain during the procedure, the greater concern lies in the risks associated with extraction: post-operative wound infection. While this complication is rare, it remains a possible outcome.
Potential risks of tooth extraction include:
1. Wound infection: If the extraction site isn't properly disinfected, inflammation and infection may develop.
2. Wound bleeding: Bleeding after extraction is common. Eating hard foods before the wound heals properly can cause bleeding.
3. Gum swelling: If the surrounding soft tissue or bone is damaged during extraction, it can cause gum swelling.
4. Nerve damage: If the extraction site is close to a nerve, the procedure may damage it.
6. Tooth pain: Several days after extraction, persistent severe pain may radiate to the ear and jaw area, accompanied by swollen and tender local lymph nodes, limited mouth opening, and elevated body temperature. Insufficient blood supply may also trigger alveolar osteitis.