A member asked:

Molar pulled 3 weeks ago.theirs a tiny black dot on a small white spot on my gum.feels like a metal sliver.i think it mignt be a broken needle.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doubtful: Anesthetic needles do not fracture in that manner. It may be a small piece of tooth, part of a broken filling, or the sharp edge of the tooth socket. Please see the dentist who treated you to determine what this is and have it treated. No need to guess.

Answered 7/14/2017

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