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I had a lower molar extracted a month ago. i developed a dry socket. they packed it with medicine and 3 weeks later i still see bone. healing?
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Revaluation : Usually it should be healing with soft tissue covering the exposed bone. You should have the exposed bone evaluated and treatment rendered.
Answered 8/6/2017
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Dry socket: It may be the packing material. It should have been removed before this. Please return to the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that placed the packing for a reevaluation.
Answered 8/7/2017
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See your Dentist: To find if it's healing or if (s)he needs to do more.
Answered 8/7/2017
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