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Is white fleshy stuff in bottom molar extraction site ok? i am asking this about 2 hours after the surgery.

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Dr. R Thomas answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Good : Good answer by dr timmerman! i would add that damaged tissue can be lacking in blood in areas from the damage. This may look white and is also very normal. The important thing to look for here is pain and swelling.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. G Funari answered

Agree : Agree with the above answers, this is probably nothing to worry about. The white material could also be a clotting material your surgeon placed to aid in getting the bleeding stopped. White material around the edges is usually the bone of the socket. Hopefully you are not seeing in the bottom of the extraction site because there should be a blood clot forming to start the healing process. Absence of the blood clot can lead to a painful condition called a dry socket. If you are feeling comfortable, i would check the area tomorrow. If you are still concerned ask your surgeon to look at the area.

Answered 5/18/2019

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Dr. Lance Timmerman answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Probably. 2 : Probably. 2 hours after an extraction is too soon to know if anything is wrong or not. At this point a clot is forming, the tissue is healing and the area has been severely traumatized. It is possible the surgeon placed a collagen plug or a resorbable membrane over the area to help the healing. The best advice is to follow the directions given by your surgeon. Many things will change in the next 7-10 days. Give it a few days, then be seen by the surgeon for a "look-see" to be sure everything is going according to plan.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Extraction site: You are probably just fine. What you are describing sounds like normal healing. If you have increased pain, foul breath, fever, malaise, you will require treatment. The Dentist that did your treatment, as he/she knows you better than we do, is responsible for your post-surgical care. Call him/her and ask this same question.

Answered 5/6/2019

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