A professional tooth whitening may make the spots less noticeable by removing surrounding stains. Another alternative is composite dental veneers, which are thin shells of tooth- colored, composite resin, that are bonded directly to the tooth giving the appearance of whiter enamel. However, if the white spots have formed more recently on adult teeth, the culprit may be plaque build- up, which can cause hard, scaly spots near the gum line and make the teeth look discolored.
A thorough dental cleaning can help remove this plaque and decrease the discoloration. Finally, and most concerning, the beginning stages of tooth decay or cavities can sometimes look like white spots. As bacteria produce acids that digest and thin out the tooth enamel, the enamel may begin to look bright white.
White spots caused by decay require examination and treatment by a dentist. The earlier decay is detected, the better your dentist will be able to stop it in its tracks. Whatever the cause, I would definitely suggest you visit a dentist.
He or she will examine the spots, find the underlying cause, and determine what, if any, treatment is needed. Accueil Contact. Repost 0. Vista Internet Parental Control. Article Summary. Part 1. Bite tightly on the gauze. After a tooth extraction, your dentist will place a gauze on the wound to stop the bleeding. Make sure to bite down tightly on the gauze to apply pressure to the area to stop bleeding.
If heavy bleeding continues, you may need to reposition the gauze pack to cover the wound more directly. If the gauze gets too wet, you may replace it with another; however, do not change gauze more often than necessary and do not spit out saliva, as this may hinder clot formation.
Do not disturb the extraction area with your tongue or fingers, and avoid blowing your nose and sneezing or coughing during this time. Increased pressure may cause the wound to bleed again. Avoid holding your hand over the area of extraction to avoid warming up the area. Remove the gauze after 30 to 45 minutes and check in the mirror to see if there is any bleeding. Take medicine for the pain. Use only the medications prescribed by your dentist.
If your oral surgeon has not provided you with a prescription for pain relievers, you may take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Take the antibiotics that your surgeon gives you.
Use an ice pack. Place an ice pack on your face outside the area of extraction. The ice pack reduces bleeding and controls swelling by constricting blood vessels. Use an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes, then go without it for 30 minutes. Always wrap it in a towel or a cloth. This can be done for the first 24 to 48 hours after extraction. After 48 hours, swelling should subside and ice will no longer provide relief.
Avoid keeping your hand in the area of extraction as you will generate heat. Use tea bags. Tea contains tannic acid, which helps blood clots form by contracting your blood vessels. Using a tea bag may help reduce bleeding. If you notice a small amount of bleeding an hour after extraction, place a moist tea bag on the extraction site and bite down tightly to apply pressure to the area. Do so for about 20 to 30 minutes. Drinking cold tea may also be helpful, but applying a tea bag directly to the area gives better results.
Gargle with a warm saline rinse. Wait until the morning after extraction to rinse your mouth. You can prepare a warm saline rinse by mixing one teaspoon of salt into one 8-ounce glass of water.
Gargle slowly and gently without creating any pressure. Just move your tongue from one cheek to the other several times, and then spit out the solution smoothly to avoid damaging the clot.
Repeat rinsing with this solution four to five times a day for several days after the extraction, especially after meals and before bed. Get plenty of rest. Proper rest ensures steady blood pressure, which helps facilitate blood clotting and healing of the gums.
Do not bend downwards nor do any heavy lifting. Always sit in an upright position. Brush your teeth. After 24 hours, brush your teeth and tongue gently, but do not use the toothbrush near your extraction site. Instead, rinse gently using the saline solution described above to avoid damaging the clot. Follow this procedure for the next three to four days. Just be sure not to use the floss near extraction site. Use an antiseptic mouthwash or a rinse prescribed by your dentist to help kill bacteria and prevent any infection.
Use Chlorhexidine gel. This can be applied to the extraction area starting the next day after extraction for faster healing. It can also prevent bacteria from forming near the extraction site. This also helps reduce pain and discomfort. Just apply the gel to the area around the extraction site. Apply a warm compress after 24 to 48 hours. This helps increase blood circulation, which promotes healing, and reduces swelling and discomfort. Watch your diet. You'll want to wait until the anesthesia has completely worn off before attempting to eat food.
Start with soft foods, chewing on the opposite side of your mouth as the extraction site. You may want to eat something cold and soft, like ice cream, to soothe the pain and provide you with some nourishment. Avoid anything hard, crunchy, crumbly, or hot, and do not use a straw, as this may dislodge a blood clot from your gums. Eat food that is at room temperature or cold, but never warm or hot. Eat soft and mild-cold food like ice cream, smoothies, pudding, gelatin, yogurt, and soups.
These are good especially immediately after an extraction because they soothe discomfort caused by the procedure. Hard-to-chew foods e. Gradually change your food from liquids to semisolids to solids as the first few days pass. Avoid straws. Drinking with a straw creates suction pressure within the mouth, which may cause bleeding and prevent proper clotting, which can lead to dry sockets.
Avoid spicy food, sticky food, hot drinks, caffeine products, alcohol, and carbonated drinks. Part 2. Expect swelling. Your gums and your mouth will swell as a response to the surgery, and you will probably be in pain.
This is normal, and usually begins to subside after about two or three days. During that time, use an ice pack held against the affected cheek to soothe pain and reduce swelling and inflammation. Expect bleeding. In most cases, this white material is granulation tissue , a fragile tissue made up of blood vessels , collagen , and white blood cells. After your tooth is extracted, your body will start its natural healing process.
Your mouth heals in the same way as other parts of your body. Within 24 hours of your tooth extraction, a blood clot will form in your socket to stop the bleeding. Once the clot forms, your body will start building granulation tissue to cover the wound. This tissue often appears a creamy white color and consists of collagen, white blood cells, and blood vessels. The formation of granulation tissue is a sign that your socket is healing properly. After removing the tooth, your dental surgeon will put gauze over the extraction site to control bleeding.
Unless the gauze is causing pain, you can leave it alone and eventually your body will take care of it. Dry socket is the most common complication of getting a tooth extracted.
About 1 to 5 percent of people who get a tooth pulled will develop dry socket. It occurs when the blood clot that forms over your tooth socket either fails to develop or falls off before your gum fully heals.
Symptoms of dry socket include:. If you think you may have dry socket, you should call your dentist or oral surgeon right away. The hallmark symptom of dry socket is severe pain several days after surgery. White spots in your mouth may be pieces of food debris left behind after eating. After at least 24 hours have passed from your surgery, you can rinse your mouth with a saltwater rinse to dislodge food particles.
Try mixing half a teaspoon of salt with eight ounces of water. In some cases, you may notice white or yellow pus after extraction. Pus is a sign of an infection. Other signs of an infection include:.
If you think you may have an infection, you should see your dentist right away. Your dentist can confirm the presence of an infection and prescribe antibiotics.
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