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Bottom molar extracted 1 week ago. healing ok. white stuff over hole. accidentally poked area with toothbrush today. will that ruin healing process?
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Probably Not: It may bleed a little bit, but you should be fine, especially a week post op.
Answered 2/25/2018
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