A member asked:

Im 10 days post op (first molar extraction) and i feel like the top clot has broken down leaving me with a red hole. should i worry? i do not have pain?

Q: im 10 days post op (first molar extraction) and i feel like the top clot has broken down leaving me with a red hole. should i worry? i do not have pain?

: After 10 days you should be fine.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

After 10 days you should be fine.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/24/2021

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

Healing is normal and no pain is a sign of no dry socket .Make sure you keep area clean by rinsing with PEROXIDE and water at least twice a day.

Answered 3/21/2021

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A member asked:

Im 10 days post op (first molar extraction) and i feel like the top clot has broken down leaving me with a red hole. should i worry? i do not have pain?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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