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Is it normal after a wisdom tooth is pulled this is the 4th day i looked at it and it has a white slimy coating on top should i trouble my dentist?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is normal: healing process. Wisdom tooth extraction is a surgical procedure and 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.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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Normal: You are experiencing normal healing. The tissue is growing and healing. Continue to follow your post op instructions

Answered 7/14/2014

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