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What does a healthy extraction site after wisdom teeth pulled look like after 72 hours. mine has white over the holes? is this normal

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Usually: The retained blood clot stimulates the bone to fill in the socket with time. Sometimes the tissue will slough and look like a white patch. If unusual or disconcerting symptoms, see the surgeon for an exam.

Answered 5/23/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sounds ok....: Pain? Swelling? If not, then you should be fine.

Answered 12/12/2014

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