A member asked:

How can i soothe bone chips after dental surgery?

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Dr. Dinh Bui answered

Must be removed.: Bone chip, unless removed by itselft (fell out) should be removed since it will not heal and cause tissue inflammation and sometimes pain.

Answered 2/10/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist: If it's loose and you are willing to wait, it will probably come out within a few days. If it is not loose and\or you want to feel better right away, you need to see your dentist who can smooth it off or remove it entirely.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Call ur dentist: Often following bone grafting surgery using cadaver or synthetic chips, some of them may dislodge from the site and become embedded in the gum tissue. They are easily removed and won't cause any permanent damage to the site. Until you see your dentist, you may wish to use a topical gel you can buy at the pharmacy, in addition to what you normally take for pain. Salt water rinses will help too.

Answered 12/9/2013

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