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Pain Where Tooth Was Extracted, White Bone In Extraction Sites. Normal Or Infection?
Hello. I got all four wisdom teeth extracted 6 days ago. I've taken all antibiotics and have been rinsing religously with warm salt water. My top extraction sites feel totally fine, but the bottoms hurt like none other. It's mainly the left side. When I look inside my mouth I can see white bone in the extraction sites.. Is this normal, or is it possible that I may have dry sockets/infection?
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM forum,
I will be glad to answer your query,
I would like to inform you that sometimes following extraction a sharp bony spicule(piece) is left behind which hurts.
You can see your dentist and if required he may file it down, it is quick and painless procedure, does not take long.
If it is a dry socket then, it is associated with swelling and severe pain on tha affected side.
I would advise you to see your dentist as a follow up after extraction.
I hope this answer was useful.I wish you good health,
take care.
I will be glad to answer your query,
I would like to inform you that sometimes following extraction a sharp bony spicule(piece) is left behind which hurts.
You can see your dentist and if required he may file it down, it is quick and painless procedure, does not take long.
If it is a dry socket then, it is associated with swelling and severe pain on tha affected side.
I would advise you to see your dentist as a follow up after extraction.
I hope this answer was useful.I wish you good health,
take care.
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hi
yes it can be dry socket... visit your dentist again... he will irrigate and clean the area... and will place a dressing in your socket... and it will be cured...
take care...
yes it can be dry socket... visit your dentist again... he will irrigate and clean the area... and will place a dressing in your socket... and it will be cured...
take care...
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
The white bone appearing at the site of extraction may be due to tearing of gingiva and bone exposure while extracting tooth.
Please do visit your dentist and get the exposed bone filed and smoothened.
Suturing the extraction socket can enhance wound healing.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us.
The white bone appearing at the site of extraction may be due to tearing of gingiva and bone exposure while extracting tooth.
Please do visit your dentist and get the exposed bone filed and smoothened.
Suturing the extraction socket can enhance wound healing.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
Take care.
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Dear friend.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
your history suggests, that You have developed infection in the lower jaw.it could be a case of dry socket too.
Do you have habits like smoking?if so please avoid,it aggravates your pain.
please revisit your dentist for clinical examination and further if required, the treatment for dry socket should be started.
Meanwhile do gentle warm saline rinses ,as you are doing.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
your history suggests, that You have developed infection in the lower jaw.it could be a case of dry socket too.
Do you have habits like smoking?if so please avoid,it aggravates your pain.
please revisit your dentist for clinical examination and further if required, the treatment for dry socket should be started.
Meanwhile do gentle warm saline rinses ,as you are doing.
Hope it helps.
Thanks.
Take care.
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Hi
Welcome to HCM
As you mentioned it can be some bony spicule which may require smoothening.
It can also be dry socket which occurs if you smoke after extraction.It occurs when healing doesn't occur after extraction.It requires some dressings & gets cured.
You need to consult your dentist to rule out the cause & get it treated.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
Welcome to HCM
As you mentioned it can be some bony spicule which may require smoothening.
It can also be dry socket which occurs if you smoke after extraction.It occurs when healing doesn't occur after extraction.It requires some dressings & gets cured.
You need to consult your dentist to rule out the cause & get it treated.
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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Hi
Thanks for the query
As per your details, it seems that u have dry socket in lower left side.
Consult a dentist for irrigation of socket with betadine and placing a zinc oxide eugenol dressing.
Maintain oral hygiene.
Use antiseptic mouth wash and continue rinsing with warm saline water after every meal.
Follow prescription and take nutritious diet for good recovery.
Take care
Thanks for the query
As per your details, it seems that u have dry socket in lower left side.
Consult a dentist for irrigation of socket with betadine and placing a zinc oxide eugenol dressing.
Maintain oral hygiene.
Use antiseptic mouth wash and continue rinsing with warm saline water after every meal.
Follow prescription and take nutritious diet for good recovery.
Take care
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