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Hey i had a lower left molar removed 2 weeks ago and i have a bubblish red pocket over the extraction site. it looks like part of my gum but now sure?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Could be normal: depending upon complexity of extraction, blood clot is retained to stimulate bone fill for socket. If question, see the dentist who removed the tooth for confirmation

Answered 5/11/2016

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Neither am I: Not being able to examine you I can't tell you if what you are seeing is normal or not. Return to the Dentist who removed your tooth, the professional that knows you best, for 1) post-surgical evaluation, and 2) discussion of best way to replace missing tooth to prevent other teeth from shifting.

Answered 9/9/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Healing socket: What you describe may or may not be normal. It has to be seen by a dentist to evaluate. The dentist who extracted your tooth is responsible for aftercare which is usually included in the original fee so call him/her to answer your questions and possibly see you for an evaluation.

Answered 11/27/2017

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