Why does a dentist pack the extraction sight?!
Question: Why does a dentist pack the extraction sight!?
I had an extraction on my molar and after going back to have my teeth cleaned I was told that they had to pack the hole, and what they use is really nasty tasting why do they need to do this!?!?!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
To prevent dry socket and infection!. The bad taste is clove oil a natural substance that soothes the area and is an antiseptic!. Helps the area to heal better!. Actually you have a good dentist, some don't use it all and leave it open like that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This is called Alvogyl, Alvogyl is a dry socket treatment and post-extraction dressing!. It is a treatment which rapidly alleviates pain and provides a soothing effect throughout the healing process!. The active ingredients of Alvogyl include eugenol for analgesic action, butamben for anesthetic action and iodoform for anti-microbial action!.
Your dentist probably thought it looked a bit raw, was in danger of becoming infected or going to give you pain at some point!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Your dentist probably thought it looked a bit raw, was in danger of becoming infected or going to give you pain at some point!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
To help a clot form and stop the bleeding!. When you have a tooth extracted it needs to form a clot so that the nerve is not exposed to air!. This is why they also say no smoking or drinking out of straws this will remove the clot!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
THIS IS DONE TO PROMOTE HEALING AND PREVENT INFECTION!.Www@Answer-Health@Com