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I had 4 teeth extracted over a month ago. 3 weeks ago i had to go in and have small pieces taken out that were left in my gums. i started having sever?
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Bone chips: Typically after an extraction small fragments of bone are shed and soon work their way to the surface of your gum. These are not part of the tooth but part of the healing process. Looks like the rest of your question was lost. If you want to consult further, ask for an inbox consult at: www.healthtap.com/dr-douglasdds
Answered 4/10/2017
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