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2,5 month post wisdoms tooth extraction.bottom jaw took two hours and was brutal.cbct showed a lot(!) of bone was removed. my molar next to the extraction is still slightly loose and cant take pressure. no pain otherwise.will this heal with time?25y?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

It should as the bone fills in distal to the tooth.

Answered 3/19/2023

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Report your symptoms to your Oral Surgeon. He/she is responsible for your post-surgical cars. If you are still having symptoms 2.5 months post surgery, you must have the extraction site evaluated.

Answered 3/20/2023

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