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Are bone fragments left after molar extraction always small? my bone sticking out is so big i cant get my toothbrush to my last molar. its painful
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Reevaluation: Have the dentist who treated you reevaluate the extraction site. Fragments should be removed.
Answered 2/4/2018
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Not always: But may also be a root fragment. Please see the Dentist that did your extraction for post-surgical care. An alternative would be to see an Oral Surgeon.
Answered 1/30/2018
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