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I had oral surgery on tues, had 2 stitches and the surgical area looks white is this normal?just a little sore and swollen any more.
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This: Normal... Do not worry. Healing tissue often looks white in the mouth.
Answered 7/4/2014
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Gum tissue: Gum healing usually goes white to red to pink.
Answered 7/4/2014
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It is normal: Every surgical procedure is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling, bad breath and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Good luck.
Answered 7/4/2014
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