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Last week i had a tooth removed , 2 days later a small white hard spot has appeared on the gum? should i be worried?

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Dr. Karen Spitzer answered

White area: This may be a bone chip, bony exposed ridge or a root fragment in the area. You may want to go back to the dentist that did the extraction and have it evaluated.

Answered 2/24/2014

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A member asked:

Last week i had a tooth removed , 2 days later a small white hard spot has appeared on the gum? should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Spitzer answered

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