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I had an upper molar tooth extraction 12 days ago. theres no more pain but theres soft yellow stuff hanging a bit from the extraction site. normal?

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Dr. Theresa Henderson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tooth extraction : Healing incisions and/or wounds produce a serum that is yellow. With no pain this is likely part of the healing of the extraction. If there were to be increasing pain and/or swelling this could and likely would indicate infection. Your description appears to fall within normal healing range but if worried, call your Oral surgeon.

Answered 1/6/2020

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Suture: You had a molar removed. There might be a stich that is being absorbed. Try to leave it alone. If you note pain bleeding or excessive redness then see your doctor or dentist

Answered 3/13/2018

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Tissue : I suspect that this is residual dental tissue which was around the tooth. Your Dentist can clarify this and probably remove it

Answered 3/11/2018

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Normal: But to be sure call your treating General Dentist or Oral Surgeon. Also discuss need to replace missing tooth to prevent collapse of your dentition.

Answered 3/12/2018

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