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Should the hole where i had a tooth extracted be filling with white stuff after 3 weeks it won't rinse out?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Exam: Return to the extracting dentist to get it looked at. It could be a sticky piece of food or a piece of bone or tooth working it's way out. They should be able to identify the issue.
Answered 4/29/2014
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See oral surgeon : or dentist. Some complications after tooth extraction are common and some are not that common. It may be a secondary infection that is infection several days or weeks after tooth extraction. It mostly occurs after surgical or traumatic extraction. Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid smoking, consume alcohol and call your surgeon for assistance..
Answered 5/15/2014
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Socket white stuff: Sockets particularly the lower ones can fill with food. Not good. Have your DDS lavage this out. They may show you some techniques to keep it cleaner. Healing will be delayed if the socket is not kept clean.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Yes: Sounds like normal clot formation.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Healing tissue: Likely healing tissue as well as covering for the tissue healing underneath it. This top layer may slough off as time goes by. If uncertain, see your Dentist. Good Luck.
Answered 3/29/2015
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