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A member asked:

So i went to the dentist to get my tooth extracted but now i see a small white particle in the center of the socket and its painful if any food or drinks i consume touches it please help me?

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Painful socket: Clot may have washed out, exposing bone leading to localized infection called a Dry Socket. Return to the General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that did your extraction for evaluation and treatment.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 1/8/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Tooth Extraction: Post operative pain as you described needs to be evaluated. Please see your dentist.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 1/9/2020

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