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I had a wisdom tooth pulled 7-10 its now white stuff over it it still hurts n little swelling its now 7-12 is this normal?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ask the extractor: You should discuss any concerns with the doctor who extracted the tooth.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

I had a wisdom tooth pulled 7-10 its now white stuff over it it still hurts n little swelling its now 7-12 is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

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