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Is it normal for the inside of a tooth extraction site to be yellowish in color?

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Possible: Immediately after extraction, the extractions site may be yellow, gray or white...

Answered 11/8/2020

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Maybe: After the extraction the socket and the tissue goes through the process of healing and regeneration and might turn different colors. If however you feel a lot of pain and pus coming out of the socket , you should see your dentist. Make sure you swish wit warm salt water for the first couple of days after extraction.

Answered 1/29/2021

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Yes: White or yellow fuzziness in an extraction site is normal.

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Yes: It is pretty normal during the healing process. I assume you aren't having any pain, so everything should be fine.

Answered 3/31/2020

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Tooth extraction: Yellowish tissue can be dead or infected tissue that is going to be released by the body during healing.

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