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Ive had a tooth extracted 7 days ago, on the check up my dentist flushed the extraction site and packed it with alvogyl, when it falls out will my gum be healed?
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Your gum should be healing already is why I am surprised by your question, unless there is an infection that is not being adequately treated. I know it may take another week or thereabout for good healing. It is important that you have good nutrition especially with adequate minerals and vitamins. Vitamin C is very important.
Answered 7/11/2023
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