Can I get my wisdom tooth pulled if my period hasn't completely ended?

May 12, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
"Daimei" refers to menstruation. Generally, wisdom teeth should not be extracted during menstruation. During the menstrual period, both oral and overall body immunity decrease, making the mouth more susceptible to infection after tooth extraction, which may lead to oral inflammation, gum swelling, and other issues. At the same time, women's blood clotting ability is reduced during menstruation, which may result in prolonged bleeding after tooth extraction, especially when removing wisdom teeth.

"Big Aunt" is a colloquial term for menstruation. Generally speaking, wisdom tooth extraction should not be performed during menstruation. The specific reasons are as follows:

During menstruation, both oral and overall body immunity decrease, making the mouth more susceptible to infection after tooth extraction, which may lead to oral inflammation, gum swelling, and other issues. At the same time, women's blood clotting ability is reduced during this period, increasing the risk of bleeding after tooth extraction. Particularly for wisdom teeth, which are located deeper in the jaw, the likelihood of bleeding is even higher. Therefore, extracting wisdom teeth during menstruation is not recommended, as it increases the risks of bleeding and infection, potentially causing discomfort such as toothache and headache.

Hence, it is advisable to schedule wisdom tooth extraction after menstruation ends. If tooth extraction must be performed during menstruation, patients should inform their dentist in advance, so that the doctor can provide appropriate advice and precautions based on individual circumstances.

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