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A member asked:
I had my wisdom teeth taken out a week ago and one of the green/yellow scabs is loose and appears to be about to fall off. there was no blood and i don't have pain but it seems soon for the scab to be falling off already. is there reason to worry?
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It is normal: The “yellow scab” over a healing extraction site is a normal healing process. This should not be confused with an infection. Nothing to worry. If concerned, always ask your surgeon for more information.
Answered 1/5/2016
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