What are the dangers of tooth extraction during menstruation?

During menstruation, women's physical constitution is relatively poor, so good conditioning is very important. It is easy to cause local lymph node swelling, and at this time women's physical constitution is relatively poor, which leaves some troubles for their health. Therefore, it is best not to extract teeth during menstruation. Wait until your physical health reaches a better level before extracting teeth.

What are the dangers of tooth extraction during menstruation?

Tooth extraction during menstruation can cause symptoms of dry socket in the mouth. 3 to 4 days after tooth extraction, persistent pain appears in the ear and neck, which may radiate to half of the head and face, local lymph node enlargement, low fever, general malaise, decreased appetite, difficulty opening the mouth, dissolution of blood clots in the alveolar socket, exposure and necrosis of the alveolar bone, etc.

According to statistics from dentists, about 60% of female patients with dry sockets have their teeth extracted during menstruation.

Why can't you extract teeth during menstruation?

This is because women's endocrine balance is affected to a certain extent during menstruation, and some subtle changes will occur in the body. At this time, the fragility of blood vessels increases, the ability of blood vessel contraction decreases, and bleeding is likely to occur after rupture.

At the same time, women's platelet count will change significantly during menstruation, often decreasing on the first day of menstruation and not returning to the original number until the third or fourth day. In addition, women's pain nerves are more sensitive during menstruation and their overall resistance is relatively poor, so patients who have tooth extractions during menstruation will feel more sick and are more prone to infection. Therefore, any traumatic examinations and treatments should be avoided during the menstrual period as much as possible.

During menstruation, the human endometrium can release more tissue-activating substances, which can activate the plasminogen in the blood into plasmin with anticoagulant effects, increasing the body's bleeding tendency. Therefore, tooth extraction (or surgery) during menstruation may cause heavy bleeding, easily lead to wound infection, and hinder healing.

The best time for women to have a tooth extracted is 8-14 days after menstruation, which is the best time for women to treat dental diseases. The 10th day after menstruation is the best. At this time, there is less bleeding, less pain, a low infection rate after surgery, and the wound heals quickly. Women should choose this time to treat dental diseases.