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I am 5 days post extraction. my socket filled with white stinky tissue. it is now black on th 5th,day and shrinking. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Samantha Maplethorpe answered

Specializes in Functional Medicine

Extraction?: If you mean a tooth extraction, it sounds like you may have dry socket. You need to call the dentist who is caring for you to get recommendations.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Follow up dentist: Sounds like a good time to follow up with your dentist to find out. It could be dried blood. If you have increasing pain and or fever, seek help right away.

Answered 8/6/2014

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A member asked:

I am 5 days post extraction. my socket filled with white stinky tissue. it is now black on th 5th,day and shrinking. should i be concerned?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Samantha Maplethorpe answered

Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

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