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Is it normal to have inflammed gumline in the area of extracted tooth 2nd day after extraction?white gum. no pain of extraction site or cheek swelling

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

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Yes.: Inflammation will increase for a day or 2 after the procedure and then go back down over the next week or so. For specifics in your case, follow up with your provider ;-)

Answered 8/3/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have inflammed gumline in the area of extracted tooth 2nd day after extraction?white gum. no pain of extraction site or cheek swelling

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

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