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Full mouth extractions march 19...few tender spots on lower gum one has bone splinter starting to work it's way out...ok to use oragel or similar?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Call your surgeon: The "splinter" may not be that at all... It might be the edge of the socket. If so, it will need to be smoothed down. If it is a bone spicule, your dentist can easily tease it out painlessly and quickly, allowing your gums to heal that much faster. Give the office a call.

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Answered 8/14/2019

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A member asked:

Full mouth extractions march 19...few tender spots on lower gum one has bone splinter starting to work it's way out...ok to use oragel or similar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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