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Had a lower molar extracted wed and lost clot early this am. could see all the way to bone and now whitish gray matter has reformed. no pain. ok?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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Lower molar: Check with the dentist who did the extraction. It should be examined, and possibly packed to prevent food and debris from packing into the extraction site.

Dr Yash agreed

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

Had a lower molar extracted wed and lost clot early this am. could see all the way to bone and now whitish gray matter has reformed. no pain. ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Dr Yash agreed

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