A member asked:

I got an extraction and the extraction site is still sore and tender. im on day 5 of the healing process, im not in pain or no fever but the socket is now a grey color its like grey stuff over the socket, is that normal?

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Yes, it is normal.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/24/2021

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IF THE EXTRACTION SITE IS BIG FROM A BACK TOOTH OR IT WAS DIFFICULT THAN IT TAKES LONGER TO HEAL AND THE AREA WOULD BE SORE AND TENDER FOR AT LEAST TEN DAYS . THE SOCKET IS NORMAL COLOR ,IF IT WAS INFECTED YOU WOULD SEE WHITEISH OR YELLOWISH PUS.

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A member asked:

I got an extraction and the extraction site is still sore and tender. im on day 5 of the healing process, im not in pain or no fever but the socket is now a grey color its like grey stuff over the socket, is that normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Alves agreed

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