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I have a red object protruding out of my gum on the site of a recent gingivectomy that keeps bleeding and is sore. wisdom teeth were removed in may?

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Dr. Brett Noorda answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist: This may be several things, but sounds most like a drain for an abcess, which is an outlet for pus from an infection deep in the gums or from the bone under the gums. The infection could be due to a dead bone fragment, foreign object stuck in your tissues, gum disease, or tooth decay. To be sure, you need to see a dentist for an exam to find out what it is, why it is there, and how to treat it.

Answered 8/9/2019

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Location is key: Was your gingivectomy done on a back tooth? It is possible that while you were healing a small piece of food got lodged under your gums. The same is possible with a small piece of bone, a sliver of leftover baby tooth or adult tooth. In any case a dentist can numb the tissue and remove the annoyance with fancy tweezers. Better than letting it fester. Best to you!

Answered 2/20/2013

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