Did you recently have a tooth pulled? You should be feeling better by now, right? If you’re still in pain and it’s been several days, you may need to see a dentist in Los Angeles to find out what’s going on. In most cases, your pain is due to one of the following:
A Dry Socket:
An extractionleaves the socket inside of your bone exposed, where the tooth roots once sat. Immediately after your extraction a blood clot will form within the socket, covering the bone until everything is fully healed. But if this insulator becomes dislodged, you will be left with exposed bone, which is very painful condition known as “dry socket.”
A dry socket can cause severe pain for up to two weeks or more, so it’s best to see our Los Angeles dentist to have medication placed into the extraction site to speed up healing and reduce any discomfort that you’re experiencing.
A Difficult Extraction:
Some teeth are more challenging to remove than others. For instance, curved roots can be hard to maneuver, requiring surgical techniques to extract them. Such is often the case for wisdom teeth, where our Los Angeles dentist will need to section the tooth and remove it in pieces.
Severe Infection:
A dental abscess is a serious condition. Performing an extraction is a sure way to remove the infection. However, it can take several days for it to fully drain. If you were prescribed an antibiotic, be sure to take it as directed to help with your healing.
Crystal Dental Centers, the choice for your Los Angeles dentist, is here to help you with all your dental needs. To schedule an appointment please contact Crystal Dental Centers at 213.748.8448 or visit www.CrystalDentalCenters.com to learn more.
