How many teeth can I have extracted at once? There is no limit to the number of teeth you can have extracted at once. While having multiple teeth extracted during the same procedure is rare, it is sometimes the only option for patients with severe tooth decay.
Your dentist can remove most teeth with a simple procedure. The multiple tooth extraction recovery time remains the same for a single tooth or multiple teeth. You can expect to return to normal activities in 7- 10 days. If you need surgery for impacted wisdom teeth, the recovery time may exceed this by a few days.
After the Removal of Multiple Teeth. A small amount of bleeding is to be expected following the operation. If bleeding occurs, place a gauze pad directly over the bleeding socket and apply biting pressure for 30 minutes. If bleeding continues, a moist tea bag can be used for 30 minutes.
In some cases, dentists remove all your teeth in one session and provide immediate dentures soon after. However, they prefer removing teeth in stages as described, and it is best to rely on the dentist's advice because they recommend the best approach for your unique needs.
What is the most difficult tooth to extract? Impacted wisdom teeth are wisdom teeth that have failed to erupt properly. They are generally considered to be the most difficult teeth to extract. The higher the degree of impaction, the more difficult the extraction.
Some patients who undergo tooth extraction may want to take a day off from work just to make sure they can rest well and address the immediate side effects of the procedure. Other patients may not need to spend a day recovering and will be able to return to work the next day so long as it is not physically demanding.
One of the reasons people procrastinate getting their teeth removed and replaced with dentures is because they can't stand the thought of being toothless after having all their teeth removed in preparation for dentures. Luckily, this isn't the case, and at no point during the process will you walk around without teeth.
Remember that a full mouth extraction may require you not to eat or drink anything for 8-12 hours before the procedure, as it's a form of oral surgery. Your dentist will make you aware of what is expected of you before the time comes so that you can be prepared.
The entire process to extract one tooth takes around 20-40 minutes. Additional teeth can take an additional 3-15 minutes to pull depending on their location and condition. If you are in need of a full teeth extraction then we would recommend that the surgeon does this in one visit rather than many.
In a simple one or two tooth extraction, dentists and surgeons generally use local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth. However, IV sedation is commonly used for more extreme extractions involving multiple teeth. IV sedation, also known as general anesthesia, is when the patient is put completely to sleep.
Use ice packs (externally) on the cheek near the surgical site. Apply ice for the first 48 hours only. Apply ice continuously while you are awake. For mild discomfort use aspirin, Tylenol, or any similar medication; two tablets every 3-4 hours.
If the corners of your mouth are stretched, they may dry out and crack. Your lips should be kept moist with an ointment such as Vaseline. Sore throat, pain when swallowing, and jaw muscle stiffness are not uncommon after oral surgery. This will subside in a few days.
While it is normal to experience some pain after having multiple teeth removed, we do our best to help minimize discomfort in the hours and days following the procedure. This may include the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Every patient is unique, but most are able to get back on the job within two or three days of the wisdom teeth removal procedure. That said, the nature of your work makes a difference. If your job involves strenuous activity, your oral surgeon may recommend that you take more time off.
No Eating Before the Surgery
Let the dental provider know if you have a condition that doesn't allow you to fast, such as diabetes. It is also important to remember that you cannot smoke for 12 hours before the surgery and 24 hours after. In fact, this would be an ideal time to quit smoking for good.
Keep gauze on the surgical area with some pressure (biting) for 30–45 minutes. Remove the gauze after 30–45 minutes and replace it with a new piece of gauze if you are still bleeding. It is important to make sure the gauze is directly on the surgical site. Firm pressure for another hour should stop the bleeding.
Full Mouth Implants
The cost for this type of implant-supported dentures can vary from $7,000 to $90,000. The average cost for full mouth implants is about $34,000. A top or bottom set of dentures can cost about $3,500 to $30,000. Full mouth dental implants are strong and secure.
According to the 2020 national dental fee survey, a full upper and lower conventional denture (item 719) in Australia can cost up to $4,000. For either an upper or lower denture (not both) the cost can be up to $2,200.
Wearing immediate dentures right away over extractions normally is no more uncomfortable than the extractions alone. Discomfort is managed with proper anesthesia and pain medication. Immediate dentures act like a Band Aid bandage, holding tissues together and protecting them during healing.
After six months of wearing your immediate dentures, your dentist will have to extensively review them to see how well and comfortably they sit in your mouth. If necessary, he will adjust their shape and size. Frequently, after all the modifications and adjustment, the immediate denture ends up becoming permanent.
Avoid brushing around the extraction. And don't use any toothpaste. Rinsing toothpaste from your mouth may dislodge the blood clot. Do keep the extraction site clean.
Don't rinse for 24 hours
Don't disrupt the extraction site during this time, as a blood clot forms in the empty tooth socket to start the natural healing process. Avoid rinsing with mouthwash or swishing water in your mouth for the first day, because the motion could dislodge the blood clot.
Pain After Tooth Extraction
If you can take ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®), take 400–600 mg every 6–8 hours or as prescribed by your doctor. Ibuprofen will help with pain relief and as an anti-inflammatory. If you cannot take ibuprofen, then 1–2 tablets of regular Tylenol® should be taken every 4 hours.