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Is Residual Skin After Tooth Extraction Normal?
I just had my wisdom teeth removed a little over a week ago. I noticed that there's some skin that's "stuck" next to my molar on the bottom, right next to where the hole is. Is this normal? Is this my body's way of healing, and re-attaching the gums together again?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Hello,
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have undergone extraction now you feel of residual skin dont worry this skin can be mucoperiosteal flap raised during extraction and this is normal skin of oral mucosa it helps you in healing and closure of extraction socket .
If you have pain or bad odor like symptoms then consult your dental surgeon for examination of socket , follow post operative instructions given by dentist , take proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist.
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
Thanks for consulting HCM,
Read your query, as you have undergone extraction now you feel of residual skin dont worry this skin can be mucoperiosteal flap raised during extraction and this is normal skin of oral mucosa it helps you in healing and closure of extraction socket .
If you have pain or bad odor like symptoms then consult your dental surgeon for examination of socket , follow post operative instructions given by dentist , take proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist.
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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Hello,
This is a very common condition and keep in mind that you are still in an early stage of healing. The socket will heal from the bottom up. You may continue to notice changes in the tissue and some additional shrinking. If excess tissue remains, you can easily have that removed by your dentist.
Keep the area clean and continue to rinse with warm salt water. Use gentle dental daily oral care techniques. Follow all post extraction instructions from your dentist. Plan a follow-up visit with your dentist if you are experiencing any discomfort. Bring this to the attention of your dentist. If you had sutures placed after the extraction, you may need a return visit to the dentist as well. Early loosening of the suture may also contribute to this condition.
Thank you for your inquiry. Do not worry and allow more time for healing.
This is a very common condition and keep in mind that you are still in an early stage of healing. The socket will heal from the bottom up. You may continue to notice changes in the tissue and some additional shrinking. If excess tissue remains, you can easily have that removed by your dentist.
Keep the area clean and continue to rinse with warm salt water. Use gentle dental daily oral care techniques. Follow all post extraction instructions from your dentist. Plan a follow-up visit with your dentist if you are experiencing any discomfort. Bring this to the attention of your dentist. If you had sutures placed after the extraction, you may need a return visit to the dentist as well. Early loosening of the suture may also contribute to this condition.
Thank you for your inquiry. Do not worry and allow more time for healing.
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