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What colors are normal in a healing tooth socket (blood clot)?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dark Purple: An intraoral blood clot is usually dark purple in color and almost gelatinous in nature. Do not disturb it with gargling or rinsing and you will help avoid a dry socket.

Answered 3/9/2020

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Dr. James Merrett answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Healing socket color: The colors of a healing socket will change depending on the stage of healing. Initially the socket will look black/ purple when the tooth is removed. The black/purple color is the blood clot. After the area starts to heal the blood clot may turn a yellowish white hue. When the area starts to close up the gum tissue may appear pink or red. It really depends on the stage of healing.

Answered 1/30/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Black color: It is a color of the blood clot that serves as a layer of protection for the bone structures underneath.

Answered 4/19/2018

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