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Is a bubble over tooth extraction site normal?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is normal: Your blood pocket (bubble ) is normal, please leave it be. Disturbance of this clot can lead to increased bleeding or the loss of the blood clot and dry socket. Take care.

Dr Rubenstein agreed

Answered 10/4/2019

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No: Bone may be infected. See the surgeon that did the extraction. You may need incision and drainage and/or antibiotics. May also be problem w adjacent tooth.

Answered 2/5/2021

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