A member asked:

Is it normal to not have a hole after impacted wisdom teeth surgery, but just a very small slit? how do i use the irrigating syringe with no hole?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Depends: If tooth was elevated through the buccal wall, opening may be smaller. If a question about the syringe, call the surgeon for direction

Dr Aragona agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

Wisdom tooth : Call the oral surgeon and ask about the best way to irrigate the extraction site. Be gentle irrigating the area.

Answered 7/21/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to not have a hole after impacted wisdom teeth surgery, but just a very small slit? how do i use the irrigating syringe with no hole?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Dr Aragona agreed

Dr. Sandra Eleczko answered

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