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Had Surgery On Wisdom Tooth. Noticed Black Under Tooth. What Can This Be?
Question: hi doc on Tuesday I had a surgeory on my wisdom teeth the dentist worked on my teeth from the root because it was broken from the root.. when the dentist was working on it I had an absense I let him know he said it was fine and today I looked at my teeth and it looks black under the teeth what can it be.
Brief Answer:
It could be small haematoma.
Detailed Answer:
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Thankyou for posting in XXXXXXX
The black colour is due to haematoma,i.e.collection of blood.
A small blood vessel in that area might be injured when your doctor was doing the procedure.Blood has collected and became a clot.It looks black.Nothing to worry.
It will be dissolved.
Antibiotic has to be taken to prevent infection.Anti inflammatory medicine has to be added.
Hope i answered yiur query.
Wish you speedy recovery
Regards
It could be small haematoma.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thankyou for posting in XXXXXXX
The black colour is due to haematoma,i.e.collection of blood.
A small blood vessel in that area might be injured when your doctor was doing the procedure.Blood has collected and became a clot.It looks black.Nothing to worry.
It will be dissolved.
Antibiotic has to be taken to prevent infection.Anti inflammatory medicine has to be added.
Hope i answered yiur query.
Wish you speedy recovery
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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