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I had a hole in my teeth so in like february a lil not came under the gum so i got it pulled tuesday but the not is still there but a lil smaller?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Watch: If tooth was abscessed or had a cyst, it may take some time to completely heal. If you still have the enlargement in 3 months, have a dental evaluation to determine if further treatment is required

Answered 6/23/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Follow up care: The dentist who extracted the tooth normally sees you for a follow-up visit about a week later to check on healing. That is part of the responsibility of your treating dentist and he/she should follow you until proper healing is confirmed. If no appointment was scheduled for that purpose, please call and request one. What you see is probably normal but still needs to be confirmed.

Answered 6/26/2017

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Hole in tooth: Hole was a cavity. Tooth became abscessed thus swelling in bone at base of tooth. Infected tooth removed, but will take time for infection to clear. May need antibiotic coverage or incision and drainage. Your Dentist should be able to guide you as to correct course of treatment. Also, need exam to make sure there are no other cavities. Extracted tooth may need replacement.

Answered 6/26/2017

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