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I got a tooth extracted and my gum its starting to grow some white .is that normal ?

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Post extraction: Are you having pain? If not then this sounds like you are healing and this whitish tissue is part of the healing process. If you are concerned , call the extracting dentist and report this.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2015

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