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I just had an impacted tooth extraction and the open part of my gums turns yellowish in color. but no odor. what does this mean?
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Maybe: It maybe a normal part f the healing or it could be something else... Without seeing it it is hard to tell... Have your dentist take a look..
Answered 3/18/2015
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Yellow: Probably normal healing. if you are unsure, return to your Dentist for a post-surgical reevaluation.
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