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Is Hole In The Gum After Tooth Extraction Normal?
Wisdom tooth extraction
4 days after my surgery. My stiches in my gum dissolve now i can see a hole in my gums my concern is i can see a white thing inside it like a fat. Maybe its the collagen that they put inside or is it food. Do i clean it or try to wash ot or leave it. Really need help its scaring me :(
4 days after my surgery. My stiches in my gum dissolve now i can see a hole in my gums my concern is i can see a white thing inside it like a fat. Maybe its the collagen that they put inside or is it food. Do i clean it or try to wash ot or leave it. Really need help its scaring me :(
Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hole in the gum after tooth extraction which is part of normal healing. Do Not dislodge it as it can result in dry socket otherwise. I would suggest you not to spit and swish or rinse forcefully so that clot will not dislodge. For now maintain proper oral hygiene and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Follow all post op instructions. If any pain or swelling occurs consult dentist for proper examination and rule out other causes . Doctor may irrigate the socket for 3-4 days regularly and may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hole in the gum after tooth extraction which is part of normal healing. Do Not dislodge it as it can result in dry socket otherwise. I would suggest you not to spit and swish or rinse forcefully so that clot will not dislodge. For now maintain proper oral hygiene and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Follow all post op instructions. If any pain or swelling occurs consult dentist for proper examination and rule out other causes . Doctor may irrigate the socket for 3-4 days regularly and may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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