A 31-year-old member asked:
How long will it take for a hole in upper right gum with a missing tooth to heal if its infected from toothache?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jamielynn Hanam-jahranswered
Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry
It depends.: If the condition is being treated by your dentist, a few weeks. If you are not being treated with any medication or dental care, it may take longer or never really heal properly.
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Dr. James Donleyanswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Varies: Once the infected tooth is removed, healing can start immediately. For the hole to fill in completely, it can take several months whether the tooth was infected or not.
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Dr. Danni Saymananswered
20 years experience
Depends: Usually it takes weeks.
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Last updated Mar 30, 2015
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