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Dont want more surgery but it feels like there is tiny piece of bone under my gum after wisdom teeth removal?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get an x-ray: An x-ray reveal whether your suspicion is correct.

Dr Raff and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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See below: This may be a loose piece of bone or bone chip. They often work themselves out. Sometimes it is just some bumpy bone that will changed shape over time.

Answered 7/18/2012

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