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A 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?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 9/15/2013
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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.
Answered 3/30/2015
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Depends: Usually it takes weeks.
Answered 9/16/2013
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