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Should there be white spots on your gums after a tooth extraction?
After having teeth pulled, it is not uncommon for the gums in the extraction site to appear white or pale. This whitish or pale appearance is typically temporary and part of the normal healing process. Here are a few reasons why the gums may turn white after tooth extraction: Healing process: White gums are often a result of the normal healing process following a tooth extraction. During the initial stages of healing, blood flow to the area may be temporarily reduced, causing the gums to appear paler than usual. Blood clot formation: After a tooth extraction, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the underlying bone and facilitate healing. This blood clot can sometimes appear white or whitish-yellow in color. Fibrin layer: As part of the healing process, a fibrin layer may develop over the extraction site. This layer can appear white and is composed of proteins involved in blood clotting. Sloughing of dead tissue: Following tooth extraction, the body may naturally shed dead tissue and cells as part of the healing process. This shedding can give the gums a white or whitish appearance. While these temporary white gums are generally considered normal, it's essential to monitor the healing process for any signs of infection or complications. If you experience severe pain, excessive bleeding, increasing swelling, persistent white patches, or other concerning symptoms, it is important to contact your dentist or oral surgeon for further evaluation and guidance. They will be able to assess the specific situation and provide appropriate advice or treatment if necessary.
Why does the tooth next to extraction site feel bigger?
Because the inflammation of the gums highly affects the cuspid rise on the upper and lower portions of the jaw.
You got your wisdom teeth taken out yesterday and your cheeks feel like they r attached to your gums r they swollen or is it really possible that they are attaching to the gums where the teeth were?
The most likely cause of this feeling is just what you have said: swelling. If you didn't ice your cheeks and jaw around the site of the extraction, swelling will occur for a day or so. Another less likely possibility is that during the extraction a nerve was hit, which could result in losing some feeling in the area, making it seem feel like your gums and cheeks are together. If the feeling doesn't go away after another day or two, talk to your dentist/oral surgeon about it.
Alveolitis is caused when?
the blood clot comes out of the extraction site
How after an extraction can you eat on the site?
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What is a dental extraction site?
The empty tooth socket following removal of the tooth.
If I had my wisdom teeth pulled yesterday and one of the teeth was already completely in and the extraction site looks different than the other 3 and has a shallow hole but no pain is this dry socket?
No. It is not necessary to get primary closure after extraction of an erupted third molar. It will take 4-6 weeks for the extraction site to heal.
Why do you still have pain 3 days after having your teeth pulled and you cant wear your dentures?
Pain is normal for up to 3-5 days after an extraction. However, If you notice foul tastes or drainage from the extraction site, accompanied with very intense pain, then you need to see your Dentist or Oral Surgeon. These are signs of a complication called Dry Socket, in which the blood clot that forms at the extraction site became dislodged or never formed. However, after visiting your Dentist or Oral Surgeon, they will pack it and you should feel very much so better.
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Why is your gum and cheek so painful 3 days after tooth extraction when the site of the extraction itself is healing well?
Most likely due to the Maxilofacial or Parietal nerves, which have been disturbed by the extraction. Don't worry --- it goes away.
What to do if the gum next to tooth extraction site hurts?
You must rinse with water and salt. If the pain remains a few weeks after your dental extraction, or if you feel swelling, then you must consult your dentist.
Should there be a white spot when site is healing after tooth extraction?
Yes. It is completely normal. I had a tooth removed a few days ago and this white spot has appeared. You'll probably notice the day after your extraction that you have a red blood clot where your tooth was. The following days that blood clot will turn to a white/gray spot. This is your mouth healing itself. Completely normal. Don't worry, and don't remove it! You could get a dry socket and you definitely don't want that!
