Wisdom tooth extraction anti-inflammatory medicine

Teeth are a very important part of our body. The teeth above our gums grow according to the rules and will not have any effect on our body. However, this is not the case for some teeth, such as wisdom teeth, which have a great impact on our normal life. Many times, we take anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the symptoms, but tooth extraction is also often used to solve the problem. After tooth extraction, the gums will be damaged and inflammation will often occur. It also has a great impact on our daily diet. So what kind of anti-inflammatory drugs should we take to relieve the symptoms at this time?

Generally speaking, anti-inflammatory drugs need to be used for treatment before or after tooth extraction to prevent infection. It is recommended to take levofloxacin, metronidazole, ibuprofen, etc. orally for treatment and keep the mouth clean, which can have a good effect.

It is best to use broad-spectrum antibiotics such as levofloxacin and anti-anaerobic drugs such as metronidazole, tinidazole, etc.

Opinion and suggestion: Metronidazole and tinidazole are slightly irritating to the stomach and can be taken after meals. It is not necessary to take it before tooth extraction.

Take metronidazole orally, one tablet three times a day, together with amoxicillin or lijunza, for five consecutive days. It is recommended to go to the hospital for injection of anti-inflammatory drugs.

2. Do I need to take anti-inflammatory drugs after tooth extraction?

It is not necessary to take anti-inflammatory drugs after tooth extraction. Whether you need to take medication to continue treatment after tooth extraction depends on the condition of the extracted tooth and the complexity of the extraction process.

If the wound is small, the extraction is smooth, and there is no discomfort after the extraction, you do not need to take anti-inflammatory drugs as the body has resistance. If the extraction takes a long time, the wound is large, and there is severe pain after the extraction, you can take anti-inflammatory drugs orally for three days. Please go to a regular hospital and ask the doctor to prescribe the medicine.

No need to take medicine after tooth extraction

If the affected tooth is not infected and the extraction process is relatively simple, no medication is needed after the extraction. Generally, the teeth will stop bleeding after 2 hours, and the swelling and pain will gradually subside within 3-5 days.

Situations where you need to take medicine after tooth extraction

If the affected tooth is already inflamed, the extraction takes a long time, the trauma is severe, and there is a lot of bleeding, it is necessary to use drugs such as antibiotics and glucocorticoids to reduce possible discomfort such as infection and swelling after the operation. After tooth extraction, you should also apply ice packs to your cheeks to help reduce local swelling.

3. When is the best time to remove wisdom teeth?

Most experts agree that the best time to remove impacted wisdom teeth is around age 20. During this period, pericoronitis is not at its peak, food has not been accumulated in the adjacent teeth for a long time, and distal caries of the adjacent teeth and interdental bone resorption rarely occur. At this time, the periodontal space of wisdom teeth is wider, the surrounding bone is looser, and the resistance to tooth extraction is less. In actual clinical work, many patients aged 25-40 have their wisdom teeth extracted. This period is the peak period for pericoronitis and pulpitis of adjacent teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth are often extracted due to distal caries of adjacent teeth or excessive bone absorption between adjacent teeth. However, irreparable damage has been caused to the adjacent teeth. Therefore, for patients around 20 years old, it is recommended to preventively extract those that are not suitable for retention.