Question 1

should i be concern with a flap on my gum after a wisdom teeth extraction? and should i be worry about the hole in my gum as well?

Accepted Answer

: No need to worry.  I suggest you get in touch w/the dentist and ask the same questions.  You MAY be told that the hole will gradually fill in and all will be well but the doc will let you know.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

would i have a hole in my gums forever after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

No-no -no: If the area is sutured and you are in good health- healing should close up any opening with proper post op.Treatment.

Question 3

gums irritated day 2-3 after wisdom teeth extraction. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Typically yes but...: Talk to your dentist or oral surgeon.  Some extractions are more difficult and therefore more likely to have extended time of soreness.  You need to talk to them to rule out post-operative problems.

Question 4

my gum has separated from my tooth after wisdom teeth extraction. how do they treat receding gums?

Accepted Answer

Consult Periodontist: Receding gums can be treated. Consult with a dental specialist periodontist for proper examination/ diagnosis/ treatment planning.

Question 5

can you tell me how i can relieve wisdom teeth extraction - gum pain?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: There are many causes for post treatment extraction pain to list here. One common problem is bone infection or dry socket. Please see your treating dentist for any problems after oral surgery.

Question 6

is it normal for gums to heal over wisdom teeth extraction sockets? will the sockets still be able to heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are healthy the gum tissues surrounding the extraction site will grow and grow until they merge and close over the extraction site. Underneath that some bone will also grow but more slowly than gum tissue

Question 7

when is it safe to eat crunchy food after top two wisdom teeth extraction? i did not receive stitches and don't want to damage the healing gum

Accepted Answer

Depends: The best one to answer this question is the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon who did the extractions. Hear she knows your situation best.  I would, however, give it at least a couple of weeks to begin to heal, longer if possible.

Question 8

wisdom teeth extraction. just recently the back left spot aches and is sensitive. is this normal? i got my wisdom teeth out in december and it is now april so i find the pain strange. it doesn't seem like the my molar is digging into the gum but the spot

Accepted Answer

Did : Did you have all four wisdom teeth extracted, or just the lower left molar?

If you still have your maxillary left wisdom tooth, it may be occluding against the tissue in that area. Hard to tell sight unseen.

Get it checked out just to be sure.

Question 9

i had wisdom teeth extraction. my gums on the top and bottom jawline are really itchy and irritated and it's away from the extraction sites. it's been going on for about 4 days now. there is no swelling or change of colour.

Accepted Answer

Itchy Gingiva: Your surgical sites are healing and may feel "itchy". In addition, if you haven't been brushing your teeth adequately in these areas due to the wounds they might be slightly inflamed. Once the areas heal and you can brush and floss thoroughly, your issues should resolve on their own. If not, please see your oral surgeon or dentist.

Question 10

what should i eat after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

A good "rule" to: Follow for the first week - anything that you can very easily separate with a fork only, you can eat.  This opens the door to a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods.  

Sutures present -soft only.  No sutures placed - then whatever you can tolerate comfort-wise.

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Should i be concern with a flap on my gum after a wisdom teeth extraction? and should i be worry about the hole in my gum as well?

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Would i have a hole in my gums forever after wisdom teeth extraction?

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Gums irritated day 2-3 after wisdom teeth extraction. is this normal?

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My gum has separated from my tooth after wisdom teeth extraction. how do they treat receding gums?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how i can relieve wisdom teeth extraction - gum pain?

A member asked:

Is it normal for gums to heal over wisdom teeth extraction sockets? will the sockets still be able to heal?

A member asked:

When is it safe to eat crunchy food after top two wisdom teeth extraction? i did not receive stitches and don't want to damage the healing gum

A member asked:

Wisdom teeth extraction. just recently the back left spot aches and is sensitive. is this normal? i got my wisdom teeth out in december and it is now april so i find the pain strange. it doesn't seem like the my molar is digging into the gum but the spot

A member asked:

I had wisdom teeth extraction. my gums on the top and bottom jawline are really itchy and irritated and it's away from the extraction sites. it's been going on for about 4 days now. there is no swelling or change of colour.

A member asked:

What should i eat after wisdom teeth extraction?

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