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I had my tooth extracted 4 days ago. there is white in the socket. what is it.

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

White in the socket: Normal healing. Don't worry. Continue to follow the instructions you received at the time of surgery.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 5/23/2018

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A member asked:

I had my tooth extracted 4 days ago. there is white in the socket. what is it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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