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I just had all my bottom teeth removed and in one spot in the front, my socket cannot collapse and heal bc of something extremely painful sticking up like tooth size but extremely sharp and causes pain. is it a tooth or a bone and what should i do?
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Not sure if it is a tooth fragment or bone, but you need to go back to your dentist.
Answered 7/31/2023
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Most probably a tooth root fragment or a spicule of bone. Post-surgical care impart of the treatment for which ou have already made payment. Contact your Surgeon. This should be relatively easy to resolve.
Answered 8/7/2023
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