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A member asked:
Why is it sensitive when i brush after teeth extraction?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Inflamation: After extraction the area is inflamed, which is part of the healing process. Touching these tissues causes sensitivity. Also adjacent teeth may have some thermal sensitivity due to some gum recession
Answered 1/21/2018
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Collateral damaged: It is possible that soft tissue can be damaged and lead to lacerations, abrasions, and contusions pain. Normal healing processes most frequently repair the surgical area within a few weeks.
Answered 9/29/2016
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