Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Does White Substance Covering The Gap Of Wisdom Tooth Extraction Indicate?
When your wisdom teeth is extracted and 2 weeks later this hard white substance appeared to start covering up the gap? is this the sign of a dry socket? IT's not painful, and its not food, its just appearing to grow over the empty area where the wisdom tooth was pulled
Mon, 5 May 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM
I have gone through your query, as you have white substance appears on extraction socket dont worry it can be periodontal flap covering socket .
It is not dry socket you are worring about dry socket is painful condition with foul smell .
If it is painful then consult your dentist and go for oral examination .
Do warm saline gargle two -three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.
I have gone through your query, as you have white substance appears on extraction socket dont worry it can be periodontal flap covering socket .
It is not dry socket you are worring about dry socket is painful condition with foul smell .
If it is painful then consult your dentist and go for oral examination .
Do warm saline gargle two -three times a day
Hope it will help you.
Wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
2 Doctors agree with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Dental extraction
Loading Online Doctors....