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Flux (periostitis) – a disease associated with the spread of pus in the connective tissues. The main causes are caries or pulpitis, often occurs also after tooth extraction. Extraction of the tooth element – dental surgery, which can be accompanied by unpleasant consequences.
Example. When removing dystopian wisdom teeth, the doctor makes incisions and stitches. The wounds are vulnerable due to multiple bacteria.
Signs
Swelling after tooth extraction is a normal reaction to soft tissue trauma. Swelling subsides on the 2nd or 3rd day after the procedure. If on the third day it does not pass, but increases, accompanied by a slight rise in temperature, severe pain and deterioration of well-being – it is flux, which was a complication after extraction.
Preventive measures
To remove the tooth did not become the cause of acute flux, it is necessary to necessarily fulfill the recommendations of the surgeon who performed the operation. Doctors at ROOTT clinics instruct each patient in detail after extraction, taking into account the clinical picture and the complexity of the surgery performed.
General recommendations:
- 3-4 hours after tooth extraction, refrain from eating and smoking, lead a quiet lifestyle, do not make sharp bends, do not lift weights.
- For 2-3 days, brush your teeth carefully, using a minimum of toothpaste and avoiding the surgical site.
- If prescribed mouthwash after meals, perform them very carefully, so as not to wash out the protective blood clot from the hole.
- If anesthesia is necessary, take the medication prescribed by the doctor and do not exceed the dosage.
To minimize the risk of flux or other complications, seek dental care from the experienced doctors at ROOTT Clinics.