Yes: Yes tissues take several weeks to close fully. It will actually take 4 to 6 months for the bone underneath to fill in. Keep the areas clean by brushing and rinsing now that is has been a couple weeks since extractions. (we however tell patients not to rinse for the first several days after extraction) as long as it if not sore or swollen, just give it time.
Answered 12/31/2014
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Sure: The extraction sites heal from the bottom up meaning after the blood clothe stays and turn into tissues that fills the socket from the bottom up tell it becomes flute with the gums, but it we'll take time
Answered 12/31/2014
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Yes they will close: Everyone heals differently so to tell you exactly when they will close is impossible. The closure often starts from the bottom up so to avoid healing with entrapped food and bacteria within the closed socket. Just rinse with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and mouthwash and keep the area clean and it will heal within a short period of time.
Answered 9/16/2017
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Hole after ext. norm: Agreeing with others, it will be weeks before the socket hole no longer feels noticeable. Rinsing helps prevent food accumulation but keeping your overall bacteria count low in your mouth prevents dry socket. Floss daily! including the back of the tooth next to the extraction. Use the floss like a bath towel on your back. This wall is not self cleansed and will infect the extraction socket!
Answered 7/12/2015
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Normal but...: The open areas can be normal, but you need to make sure you keep the areas clean and not irritated. Don't overly brush the sockets, but rinse and you could possibly get a monoject syringe from your dentist which you can use to gently irrigate the areas. Don't apply too much pressure and only use if your dentist recommends.
Answered 4/1/2014
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