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2days after tooth extraction, the socket had yellowish slough on top, i cleaned with povidone and normal saline and it goes off. i found a small empty hole there. now, i'm suffering neck pain when swallow but no fever/sorethroat.what should i do next?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See: Please consult with the dentist who actually extracted your tooth. It is his/her responsibility for post op evaluation and aftercare until healing is adequate.

Answered 3/3/2019

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Yellowish slough: You may have disturbed what was a normally forming clot. Please check in with the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon. He/she may want to see you for a post-surgical reevaluation.

Answered 5/26/2017

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