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10 days after lower 1st molar extraction. dentist said all looked fine yesterday. today saw a hairline, long red line, inside wall of canyonish wound?
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If your dentist: Said that it looked fine, then i 'm sure it's fine. Don't keep looking at the wound and enjoy your life. These extraction wounds, especially the deeper ones, take time to fully heal. You are past the danger point now. You should be fine.
Answered 6/21/2013
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Best to return : To the dentist for an evaluation. Hard to diagnose over the internet. Hope this helps.
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