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My teeth were extracted over a yr ago and i have spots on gum where it feels like a very bad tooth pain if i touch it?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is not normal: See your dentist ASAP to rule out and prevent chronic mandibular osteomyelitis. Do not delay!

Answered 7/29/2015

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See dentist: may have residual tooth particles or infection.

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Could be bone chip: after extractions there are often bits of bone that are rejected by the body and work their way out through the gums over time. If a piece is just under the surface it could make a sore spot. If it isn't a bone chip or bone spur something may be going on. Either way see your dentist to have it checked out. Good luck.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See dentist: See dentist who did extractions. It may or may not be related to the previous extraction.

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