Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Its been 20 days since simple molar removed, the whole still dark red, is this normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably but: To give you a definite answer it would need to be seen by your dentist. Call your dentist and have him\her take a look just to be sure. This is usually part of normal aftercare.
Answered 12/10/2013
4.9k views
Yes: An extraction socket will take several months to "fill in" and several years for the bone to adapt underneath it--and can be red/inflamed for some time. The socket may be still inflamed (depends upon the initial infection and the difficulty of the removal) so redness is normal. If still bleeding or oozing, go back to the treating doctor for a follow-up. P.S. No molar removal is simple!
Answered 2/1/2015
4.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was looking at a tooth in the back of my mouth with a flashlight and I noticed there are dark red veins on the back of my throat. Is this normal?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Molar extracted 3 days ago and am feeling a little pain. Area looks yellow/gray/white, not dark red.Could I have dry socket? Will it go away on own?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What is the recommended treatment for permanent redness and flaky skin around the mouth that turns darker ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How to treat redness that turns dark around my mouth and is not itching ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Molar extracted yesterday about 1pm...Socket had dark red clot, now top of clot is this long, thin, white ribbon right down the middle of the site?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Had simple molar removed 10 days ago. Could i be almost healed and not have to worry about any infections in the socket or area.Hole looks dark red ?
I had a molar extracted 2 days ago and my mouth is still very sore and cheek is swollen along with redness on the outside of my cheek. Is this normal ?
I had second lower molar extracted 8 days ago, should the socket still be open, dark red/blackish inside? I still ache, i thought socket would of healed
Red patch above top 2nd molar on both sides and a bit under maxillary vestibule, no pain except when I brush over it, noticed 23 days ago but the same until now. Looks darker than surrounding when I take a photo, no bleeding. Bad news or normal?
I have mouth sores on the palate of my mouth and around the area where I recently had a tooth removed. It is very red and and painful. Is this normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
