Question 1

what is the colour of a healing socket three days after extraction?

Accepted Answer

Not prety: It usually is whitish-yellow, maybe some hint of green.  It usually looks like it might be infected.

Question 2

i had an extraction and i am still tender around the tooth this is going on week three and i have gargled and gargled?

Accepted Answer

antibiotics,dentist: See the dentist, get antibiotics. The dentist can sometimes place a packing to help if it is a "dry socket".

Question 3

can a three year old child have a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If necessary a 3 year old can have an extraction.

Question 4

6 teeth are pulled, three wisdom, three are 4, 13, 29(may not be accurate). the uneven extraction created unsymmetrical bell shape. any helpful advice?

Accepted Answer

When teeth are gone-: The loss of wisdom teeth is no big deal and will not change symmetry of bite, occlusion or face. When you lose other teeth, the adjacent and opposing ones tend to drift to close the space and the bite may collapse over time. See  a general dentist about replacements of which implants are usually the best. Comprehensive treatment plan may include perio and ortho as well.

Question 5

had a tooth extraction three years back and now my gum is itchy, what could it be

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Irritation : Probably unrelated and due to local irritation. Good Luck

Question 6

i had a tooth extracted 2-3 months ago, the back of my gums has swollen across three of my teeth near the extraction site. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Post Op Extractions!: Good day 
   Usually after 4-6 weeks complete healing has occurred. The symptoms you present may be from adjacent teeth. In any event  contact your dentist and return for a follow up visit! Or you may seek out Oral surgeon for a second opinion.

Question 7

is it safe to drink soda three days after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Ask your dentist/OS: Possibly.  But I would go by the post-op instructions of the your dentist/OS whom extracted the tooth/teeth.  Make sure you do not drink through a straw...sucking in can actually affect healing and can possibly result in a dry socket.

Question 8

23 y.o. had 4 wisdom extraction 2 wk ago. still have slight pain in jaw, occasional light bleeding. advil (ibuprofen) helps but when will pain stop? is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: Jet make sure extraction sites are clean, schedule a follow up visit if pain persists

Question 9

it's 7 days after my wisdom teeth extraction and while there isn't any bleeding, my spit is a yellowish-brown color with occasional red spots. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: It may be a dissolving blood clot. If you have no pain or swelling you most likely hare healing normally.

Question 10

i had a double tooth extraction three days ago (one wisdom and one molar) both at the back of my mouth. the pain since then has become much worse -i cant tell if the blood clot has formed but i am experiencing bad breath and jaw pain.is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Dry Socket: You may have dry socket. You'll need to go back to your dentist for follow up care. A medicinal paste will be placed on gauze and inserted into the wound. This will help with the pain and speed up the healing process.

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What is the colour of a healing socket three days after extraction?

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I had an extraction and i am still tender around the tooth this is going on week three and i have gargled and gargled?

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Can a three year old child have a tooth extraction?

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6 teeth are pulled, three wisdom, three are 4, 13, 29(may not be accurate). the uneven extraction created unsymmetrical bell shape. any helpful advice?

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Had a tooth extraction three years back and now my gum is itchy, what could it be

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I had a tooth extracted 2-3 months ago, the back of my gums has swollen across three of my teeth near the extraction site. is this normal?

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Is it safe to drink soda three days after a wisdom tooth extraction?

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23 y.o. had 4 wisdom extraction 2 wk ago. still have slight pain in jaw, occasional light bleeding. advil (ibuprofen) helps but when will pain stop? is it normal?

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It's 7 days after my wisdom teeth extraction and while there isn't any bleeding, my spit is a yellowish-brown color with occasional red spots. is this normal?

A member asked:

I had a double tooth extraction three days ago (one wisdom and one molar) both at the back of my mouth. the pain since then has become much worse -i cant tell if the blood clot has formed but i am experiencing bad breath and jaw pain.is this normal?

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