I had a tooth pull (back top molar) i feel a bump on my gum right above where the tooth was pulled, and it feels like there is something sharp there?

Call the surgeon: It may be exposed bone, a bone fragment or a tooth fragment. Call the surgeon, ask to be seen and then you will know exactly what it is and what, if anything, needs to be done. Feel better soon.

Spicule: Probably a little spicule of bone working itself out. No matter how hard I tried, however, I couldn't see, fool, examine the area through the computer screen. To make sure there's nothing to be concerned about you should call the Dentist or Oral Surgeon who did the extraction and ask them to take a look. Probably nothing to worry about, but have it examined.

Sequestra of bone: This is a fairly common occurance. When the dentist is taking out the tooth sometimes the bone around the tooth breaks away and slowly comes to the surface. Have your dentist evaluate the area and most likely can remove the sharp piece with very little discomfort after you are given a small injection. Nothing to worry about but see your dentist. Hope this helps!

Common: Either a sharp edge or loose fragment of bone, or tooth fragment. See your dentist. He/she may refer you to an oral surgeon for treatment.

Post extraction: The extraction site will not feel smooth to your tongue,you will feel the bone socket. But something sharp may be a bone fragment so see the extracting dentist and get this checked out.

Make an appointment : With the dentist who did the extraction to see if possibly a bony spicule is coming out. DON’T play with it.

See below: See the dentist that performed the extraction. Variables include a bony spicule, a rough area of the socket or remaining tooth fragments. Speak to your dentist about how you are going to replace the missing tooth.