Im 26 weeks pregnant and I had my top back tooth extracted last week and today I found out I have a dry socket. My question is what are the safest steps for me to do after I take out the gauze? Do I follow the same directions my dentist gave me when I got my tooth extracted or is there other things I should do?
2007-03-27 06:20:14 · 10 answers · asked by H 2 in Health ➔ Dental
I got the medicated gauze today at the dentist office and they did prescribe me some pills but I wont be taking any pills at all. All Im wondering is what are the next steps after you leave the dentist office and 30 mins later you have to take out the gauze. Then what do you do.?
2007-03-27 06:38:42 · update #1
Im a Dental nurse, and see dry sockets very often.
you should be rinsing with hot salty mouth washes [as hot as a you can take it, 1 tea spoon of salt] do this at least 5-10 times a day.
Your dentist should rinse out your socket with warm water then apply a tabacco looking substance. Called Alvogyl. It taste very strong of cloves and wont harm your baby in any way. I hope this helps you, and your feeling better soon.
I hope this helps.
2007-03-27 08:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by pip 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did your dentist or an oral surgeon tell you that you have a dry socket?
You want to do whatever they tell you, particularly because you are pregnant. Usually, once the area is cleaned and medication is placed in the socket, it's a game of wait and see. Usually pain medication is prescribed.
You really, really want to stay on top of this, and not try any "home remedies" here.
If you don't remember what you were told, simply call back and ask. There's no shame in forgetting. The bigger shame is in possibly doing something to make matters worse.
Call your dentist!
2007-03-27 06:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by idforyah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a dry socket, you need to call your dentist. Usually, depending on the time you call, they will ask you to come in that day or the next day. Your dentist should have explained that to you. Man, don't they hurt like hell!? I went through that twice. Another thing. Most importantly... Don't spit or drink through a straw, it will get worse. If you have a build-up of saliva, just take a napkin and wipe your mouth out.
There isn't anything wrong with getting a tooth extracted during pregnancy. In my case, it was making me feel even worse. I was already high risk and that tooth was making matters worse. The thing is, unless it is very necessary, a doctor won't allow you to because most doctors prescribe Tylenol with codeine and strong antibiotics.
Good luck!
2007-03-27 21:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clove oil will not help the dry socket, although it may temporarily relieve some pain. Call the dental surgeon! If you have a dry socket let him know it! You could have a deeper infection that needs to be taken care of.
2016-03-17 03:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! You should go back to your dentist. He will more than likely swab the dry socket with a cream or salve derived from clove oil and cover it again. It will be a little painful but the anesthetic will relieve it almost instantly and permanently. You'll solve the problem without taking any internal medications which is ideal for you and your little one. Good luck!
2007-03-27 06:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by kriskabob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry socket tends to be more common in women than men, due to the hormone estrogen in women's bodies.
It can very very very painful and usually occurs after wisdom teeth extractions.
The best thing to do once the gauze has been removed is to avoid drinking through straws, rinse your mouth out with warm salty water but avoid drinking anything to hot, follow the original instructions your dentist gave to you and if the pain persists go back and see the dentist.
Dry socket normally heals in a few days.
2007-03-27 10:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by The Original Highbury Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So, you got the medicament in the socket? After it stays in the socket, you should return in a week. Sometimes the medicine has to be replaced.
You'll know, by the amount of discomfort you're having.
2007-03-27 06:30:16 · answer #7 · answered by DB2KP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what the directions were... I can't belive you got teeth extracted while pregnant in the first place. LoL. I wouldn't advise taking any pain killers or anything. Your main concerns while being pregnant are what you put into your body and what stresses your body becasue those are what effect your baby.
2007-03-27 06:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by verycrazykimberly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry to hear that is happening to you, i can only imagine how it must feel. i had tons of toothaches while pregnant and it was no joke because they dont let you take anything! tylenol with codeine doesnt help!
2007-03-27 06:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should go back to your dentist
2007-03-27 06:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋