Question 1

why am i seeing black stuff after wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: You could be seeing the remains of the blood clot.  If you have severe pain or swelling call the oral surgeon that removed your wisdom teeth about this.

Question 2

when a wisdom tooth is black what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Usually decay: It could be severe staining, but it needs to be examined to know for sure. Call a local dentist.

Question 3

small black spot on lower gum where wisdom tooth is to grow. what does this mean?

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Hard to tell: Black spot on the gum very difficult to diagnose without a picture. Can you see the head of the wisdom tooth yet? Is the black spot near that? Maybe a cavity that is on the erupting wisdom tooth.  Or is the spot just on the plain gum area? Has the spot just appeared or been there for a long time.  Please see a dentist to rule out different causes.

Question 4

i have had a black spot on my lower gum  for about 6 months now where my wisdom tooth  used to be ..my my wisdom tooth was pulled  9 years ago..

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Unusual pigmented lesions on your gum tissues, or anywhere on your body, should be evaluated.  Probably no relation to the tooth that was removed almost a decade ago.  The appropriate specialist to see for evaluation and, if necessary, treatment is an Oral &amp; Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Question 5

wisdom tooth extraction hole black after 12 days. is it normal to still be causing pain?

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No: Any swelling and pain after two days of an extraction should be looked at. See your treating dentist for follow up.

Question 6

have filling in wisdom tooth but see several small black dots on the wisdom hidden beside cheek. no pain but i'm concerned with what it could be. help?

Accepted Answer

Could be a pit: Cavity or a stain in the groove of the tooth.  Best to be evaluated by your dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

why is my wisdom tooth extraction hole black in color after 2 weeks? it hurts a lot.

Accepted Answer

Dry Socket ?: If it has been two weeks and you are in pain, you should be calling your surgeon for a follow up appointment. Feel better soon...

Question 8

i found a small black dot on my gum behind my lower left wisdom tooth.  it does not hurt or exert any pain.  please help! i see my dentist in 2 wks. ?

Accepted Answer

Black dot?: Since you have an appointment with your dentist coming up , i would have him check this area. I would not panic. If you go to your dentist regularly , I am sure he has checked this area before and this black dot could have been there and you just noticed it recently. It could be a number of things such ax staining (amalgam tattoo) , etc.

Question 9

i had a black spot on my gum over my wisdom tooth it filled up with blood popped and now i have a red spot anything?

Accepted Answer

Not likey: Sounds like you had a small collection of blood. Should be no problem, However it sounds like your wisdom tooth is at least partially impacted. See an oral surgeon for advice about wisdom teeth removal.

Question 10

i am growing my wisdom tooth and it theres something black in the wall of my mouth. when i eat, my wisdom tooth aches.

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: It seems like it's time to see your dentist to see whether or not your wisdom tooth needs to be removed (as well as any other dental problems you may have that require treatment).  Better to seek advice and treatment sooner rather than later before all of a sudden you have a true emergency such as severe pain and swelling.

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Why am i seeing black stuff after wisdom tooth extraction?

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Small black spot on lower gum where wisdom tooth is to grow. what does this mean?

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I have had a black spot on my lower gum for about 6 months now where my wisdom tooth used to be ..my my wisdom tooth was pulled 9 years ago..

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Wisdom tooth extraction hole black after 12 days. is it normal to still be causing pain?

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Have filling in wisdom tooth but see several small black dots on the wisdom hidden beside cheek. no pain but i'm concerned with what it could be. help?

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Why is my wisdom tooth extraction hole black in color after 2 weeks? it hurts a lot.

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I found a small black dot on my gum behind my lower left wisdom tooth. it does not hurt or exert any pain. please help! i see my dentist in 2 wks. ?

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I had a black spot on my gum over my wisdom tooth it filled up with blood popped and now i have a red spot anything?

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I am growing my wisdom tooth and it theres something black in the wall of my mouth. when i eat, my wisdom tooth aches.

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