A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Reevaluation: Have the dentist who treated you reevaluate the extraction site. Fragments should be removed.

Dr Malerman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/4/2018

405 views

Thank

Show 1 more comment

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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

405 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

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

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is it really necessary to have bone graft material placed into a molar tooths socket after extraction. Doesn't the space fill up with natural bone?

A member asked:

Tell me about the rebuilding of a buccal wall (after extraction) for a upper molar if there is enough remaining bone to work with? New to this.

A member asked:

My back molar was extracted 4 days ago. Very difficult extraction and i had a bone graft as well. I'm still in very much pain. Is it normal?

A member asked:

What if vicodin does not work for me after a surgical molar extraction. The bone had to be cut during the procedure and I am having a lot of pain.

A member asked:

What kind of pain can I expect to experience following the extraction of my lower right back molar with a bone graft and stitches? And, for how long?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I had a left molar tooth extraction 3 days ago and now my tooth right next to it is very sensitive to touch with a toothbrush. Is this normal?

I had a dental extraction (first molar) about two weeks ago. The womb is healing but i notice a flat bone stock and its painful. What should I do?

What are the chances to get a bone infection after molar extraction and bone graft. 4 days ago i had it and i'm still in pain and very anxious.

I had an extraction and bone grafting done on my lower left back molar after having an abcess for one month. It's been six days and I still have swelling. I wake up with pain coming from the surgery site and a pain and swelling a few inches below the site

Had a left up molar tooth extraction for infected tooth which includes a bone graft. How long should I wait before resuming vigorous exercise?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?