What are the symptoms of wisdom tooth extraction wound infection

When extracting wisdom teeth, if the operation is improper or the timing is wrong, it may cause infection. Once infection occurs, it will cause great harm to the patient. The inflammation may enter other tissues and organs through the blood circulation, which will not only cause bleeding gums and swollen and painful gums, but may even cause brain lesions and edema. This harm is very great.

Clinical manifestations

1. Bleeding gums: This is often the main symptom of gingivitis patients. It often occurs when brushing teeth or biting hard objects, and occasionally there may be spontaneous bleeding.

2. Gum color: Normal gums are pink. When suffering from gingivitis, the free gums and gingival papillae turn deep red or dark red. This is due to congestion and hyperplasia of blood vessels in the gingival connective tissue.

3. Gum shape: Normal gums should be thin and close to the tooth surface. When suffering from gingivitis, due to tissue edema, the gum margin becomes thicker and no longer close to the tooth surface, and the gingival papilla becomes round, blunt and enlarged, and no longer close to the tooth surface. In cases where inflammation and exudation are the main lesions, the gums are soft and enlarged, with a shiny surface, and the gingival margin is sometimes eroded and exudated; in cases where fibrosis is the main lesion, the gums are tough and enlarged, sometimes nodular and covering part of the tooth surface.

4. Gum texture: Due to inflammatory infiltration in the connective tissue and the disappearance of collagen fibers, the originally dense gums become soft, fragile and lack elasticity. In some chronic inflammations, the epithelium on the gingival surface proliferates and thickens, and collagen fibers proliferate, making the gingival surface appear hard and thick, but the inner wall of the periodontal pocket is inflamed and bleeding is observed upon probing.

5. Depth of periodontal pocket: When the periodontal tissue is healthy, the depth of the periodontal pocket generally does not exceed 2-3mm. When the gums are inflamed, swollen or hyperplastic, the gingival sulcus can deepen to more than 3mm, forming a false periodontal pocket.

6. Bleeding on probing: Healthy gums will not cause bleeding when brushing or probing the gingival sulcus. When you have gingivitis, your teeth will bleed when you touch them lightly, and they will also bleed when you probe them. Bleeding after probing is an important objective indicator for diagnosing whether the gums are inflamed.

7. Increased gingival crevicular fluid: When the gums are inflamed, the exudation of gingival crevicular fluid increases, and the number of white blood cells in it also increases significantly. Some patients may also have gingival crevicular pus. Therefore, measuring the amount of gingival crevicular fluid can be used as an indicator to determine the degree of inflammation.

8. Some patients occasionally feel local itching, swelling and other discomforts on the gums, and have bad breath.

Things to note when removing wisdom teeth

1. Pay attention to stop bleeding. After the wisdom tooth is removed, there will be bleeding. At this time, it is necessary to stop the bleeding in time. The doctor will place gauze or cotton balls on the wound. People should bite them to stop the bleeding better. Never lick the wound with the tongue to avoid knocking off the cotton balls and causing subsequent bleeding in the wound.

2. Do not touch the blood clot. After the wisdom tooth is removed, the wound will stop bleeding for a while, and there will be a thin layer of blood clot on the surface of the wound. People must not touch the blood clot easily, so as not to cause the blood clot to rupture and cause the wound to bleed again.

3. Use mouthwash. People cannot brush their teeth immediately after having their wisdom teeth removed. At this time, they should use mouthwash to clean the inside of the mouth. Holding the mouthwash for a few minutes and then spitting it out can clean the mouth very well. So everyone must remember to buy mouthwash after having their wisdom teeth removed!

4. Brush your teeth carefully. People use their teeth to eat every day, and only brushing can better clean the surface of the teeth. After removing wisdom teeth, you must be careful when brushing your teeth. Try to choose softer bristles, and be careful not to touch the injured surface when brushing your teeth.

Pay attention to these 7 aspects after removing wisdom teeth to prevent inflammation and continued bleeding!

5. Try to eat liquid food. After people have their wisdom teeth removed, they will feel a lot of pain after the anesthesia wears off. They cannot eat within two hours after the extraction. It is recommended to eat liquid food in the following week so that the wound can recover faster.