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What Causes Red Spots On The Gums Post Extraction Of Teeth?

A month-and-a-half ago I had all my bottom teeth extracted I learned three years ago I had a pre cancer in my mouth and the upper roof part by the tonsils the biopsy came back as a pre cancer I was on steroids prednisone for almost three years that put me in adrenal gland failure I've been through very very much pain getting off of this territory and on to hydrocortisone to replace my cortisol in the process of my bones deteriorating from the prednisone my teeth were breaking off to the gun I recently had them as I said all the bottom ones extracted the dentist that did them when I went back to see her two days later when I noticed some red spots throughout my gums I told her I was concerned about my pre cancer being flared up or turning into real cancer she responded to me and stating if she knew I had pre cancer she would have never done the work she is just a general dentist that I would have needed to go to an oral surgeon well too late now since February 3rd when I had the extractions done my mouth has continued to have many red very red spots blended with almost brownish discolored places and the entire roof of my mouth also now my tongue feels like it is completely wrong with cracks along the sides and the top my gums are very tender where I was supposed to wear an immediate denture that was impossible I have bumps like mountains or Hills where my teeth were extracted for my gums are not smooth at all they are very Healy so I go back again as this break out of whatever it couldn't be has gotten worse and still cannot wear the Denture she stated to me it was normal that she's never seen this before so that right there is contradicting and that this was the healing process and I may have to go to the oral surgeon because she cannot do anything else for me that I may need some bone build up are taken out my mouth is very sore and broke out now I wake up and my lower lip is numb it has been numb now for about 14 hours what am I to think I'm very scared it could be a stroke also it hurts to swollow and I have bad ear drum pain
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red spots on the gums post extraction of teeth can be due to either any remaining tooth piece in the socket or any foreign body accidentally left into the socket during wisdom tooth removal. These can lead to infection at a later stage leading to formation of the lump. You should consult an dentist and get evaluated and get x ray of the that particular region done to rule out the exact cause of the infection and pain and get treated accordingly. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen for relief. For now do warm saline rinses several times a day . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis or 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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What Causes Red Spots On The Gums Post Extraction Of Teeth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red spots on the gums post extraction of teeth can be due to either any remaining tooth piece in the socket or any foreign body accidentally left into the socket during wisdom tooth removal. These can lead to infection at a later stage leading to formation of the lump. You should consult an dentist and get evaluated and get x ray of the that particular region done to rule out the exact cause of the infection and pain and get treated accordingly. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen for relief. For now do warm saline rinses several times a day . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis or may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari