how to remove bone from the gum line after a tooth has been extracted?
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bone files can be helpful in reducing and contoring the bones after extraction
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By using previously existing toothpicks
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You can repair a cavity below the gum line.  It is harder to repair, and may not last as long because of the different tissue you are replacing on the tooth. You usually replace the enamel of the tooth but usually the part of the tooth under the gum line is covered by cementum.  If you take care of it properly it should last as long as any other restoration (usually 8-10 years).
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If there is still a piece of tooth remaining in the socket where an extraction took place then you need to have it removed.  If the oral surgeon will not remove it, then find yourself a dentist that will.  Gum disease is a separate issue altogether and you should see a periodontist (a dentist who specializes in gum disease) for that.
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You can call your dentist and ask him.   He may give you some painkillers and or anti-inflamatories.  Chances are the sedative filling was enough to send the nerve of your tooth into a tail spin of death.  It should be over soon. \n\nThere is a procedure that some dentists do called pulpal debridement(pulpotomy).  This actually removes the nerve to varying degrees.  The problem with this treatment for dentists is if we do it, you will be pain free.  If you are pain free, then you may not come back.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nI don't do apicoectomies myself, but I certainly know how to do them.\n\nThe gingiva and mucosa covering the bone around the tooth is exposed.  A small trephination is made to expose the infected root tip, which is then drilled away.  The infected tissue and any scar tissue is carefully removed, and the remaining root canal orifice within the bone is sealed with a certain material.\n\nThe soft tissue flap is closed with sutures, and you're sent on your way.\n\nDepending on the location of the tooth, apicoectomies are very easy to do.
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If it wasn't a baby tooth that fell out, there might be roots or something in there that are getting infected.  But who knows?  Lots of things heal on their own.\n\nMake sure you're flushing it with enough water so there's NO tiny bits of food trapped in it.\n\nSwish with warm salt water every 2 hours... I think it's 1/4t.  per c. of water.\n\nAmbecil helps.\n\nMake a diluted solution of peroxide and warm water to swish with.\n\nAlso, a wet, cold tea bag placed on it and VERY gently bitten down.\n\nMake a blender drink with ice and juice.  Or just ice and water.\n\nGood luck.  Tooth pain is terrible.
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hi there i have underwent this same surgery includind scraping of the roof of my mouth 3 years ago which the bone in the roof of my mouth as drop due to the nose fracture and it took me about 12 weeks for the gums to heal but the only problem is that because the extraction of the teeth i still got some small fragment of bone from the jaw that still ounce in a while come out and i have to admit that it hurts under a denture i hope that i have been of use for you good luck to you P.S. rinse your mouth 2 or 3 times a day with 1 teaspoon of SEA SALT in a glass of warm water it will help you heal faster
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Please go to a dentist. There is nothing we can do for you. The dentist has to look at it. You may need it pulled or a crown.
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Probably you'll need a filling for the hole in your tooth ( if it isn't that big), or they will have to make a root canal for it if it is too deep. I don't think they'll have to extract it at all (that's a dentist last choice these days).\nFor your gray teeth, probably the nerve is death because of a deep cavity or an injured you suffered (maybe you had a root canal treatment there before?). Your dentist will do or re do a root canal treatment possibly.\nThere's nothing to be afraid, even if i haven't seen you in person i don't think, by the description you give here, that your problem is too serious.\nP.S. Excuse my english, is not my native language.
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Before I answer your question I just want to state that I am a Dental Technologist not a Dentist. Dental Technologists only make dental prosthesis with a prescription from a Dentist and we do not give out medical advice.  Thus, any comments I make are just personal thoughts and should not be taken as medical advice. So GO TO YOUR DENTIST!!!!!\n\nNow to answer your question, go to a dentist ASPA. It might just be your tooth is impacted and you need your wisdom tooth extracted but it might be something else. For the pain there is not much you can do that is not over the counter other then takes a pain killer
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Call the dentist who extracted the tooth and explain the pain you are still in and ask for a prescription for some pain medication.  Until then, you can take 800 mg of Ibuprofen which is prescription strength.  You didn't mention how long it's been since you had the tooth extracted, so if it's been more than about 5-7 days, get back in to see the dentist as you may have a dry socket which will need to be packed with a special type of medicated gauze in order for it to heal.  It's not uncommon for a dry socket to often hurt moreso than the toothache did.
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it is normal for you to have sensitivity/tenderness in areas near the extraction sites for several reasons.  when teeth are removed, new surfaces of adjacent teeth are exposed.  these surfaces are not used to being exposed to fluids/foods/etc.  it takes many weeks for the areas to return to normal.  of course "normal" is relative to the individual.  another reason for tenderness in these areas is that the surgeon uses adjacent teeth to leverage against during the extraction procedure.  this activity expands surrounding bone and temporarily aggravates tissues and ligaments of associated teeth.  \n\nso, if you are only a week post-op, don't be surprised to experience tenderness/pain/sensitivity for another 3-6 weeks.  make sure you follow your surgeon's instructions in order to promote optimal healing.  \n\ngood luck...  hit the ibuprofen and pain meds as needed.
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Braces hurt like heck! Take Tylonal or another pain killer, then chew gum while the medicine is in effect. You can also massage you gums by rubbing your cheeks/jaw with your fingertips in a gentle motion. Wax actually helps the wires from not poking your gum, but it doesn't help with the pain.
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it will come off in its own time, \nPs how did it get there?\nif its really bugging u , if ure really careful u could dip a cotton bub with nail polish remover on over the area to get it off, but dont swallow it ... \ni bet u were trying to stick a tooth gem on, let this be a lesson to you , young lady
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You don't feel anything at all when you have an extraction done, apart from the slight pain from the injection, but you'll have had injections before for fillings so you'll know what to expect. They get you numbed up, and then they go in with some pliers and just pull it out. Honestly, you don't feel anything except for some pressure. The noise is the worst thing really, it's kind of like a creaking noise as the roots become dislodged, and then a crack when it comes out. Afterwards, you spit out a lot of blood which is kind of freaky, but it doesn't bleed for all that long. I took pain killers for a couple of days afterwards I think, but I don't think I really needed them. It feels weird having a hole in your gum, and always tempting to stick your tongue in it - but don't, it will dislodge the clot! Honestly, I'd just get it done under local. I had 3 teeth pulled at once when I was only about 12, done under local, and yeah, I was really scared, but it honestly wasn't that bad.
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Save the pieces. If the break was relatively clean, your dentist may be able to cement the tooth back together as a temporary measure. \nRinse your mouth well with warm water. If you were able to save the tooth fragment(s), rinse them under running water. \nIf an area is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. \nApply a cold compress to the cheek or lips over the broken tooth. This will help reduce swelling and relieve pain. \nIf you can't get to your dentist right away, cover the broken surface of the tooth that is in your mouth with temporary dental cement, available in pharmacies. \nTake an over-the-counter pain reliever.