A member asked:

I had a tooth out about 4ms ago which is healed, but l still have a hole in my gum, no pain or soreness... why is that?

Q: i had a tooth out about 4ms ago which is healed, but l still have a hole in my gum, no pain or soreness... why is that?

: The gingival tissue most likely collapsed into the socket after the extraction. Nothing to worry about.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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The gingival tissue most likely collapsed into the socket after the extraction. Nothing to worry about.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/17/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Bone and overlying gums exist to support teeth. If a tooth is removed, bone and gum tissues receded. Bone grafts to support implants are common procedures.

Answered 4/17/2023

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A member asked:

I had a tooth out about 4ms ago which is healed, but l still have a hole in my gum, no pain or soreness... why is that?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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