Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Will my gum on the side will cover the hole naturally without need surgery?

by insoy, Oct 30, 2009 08:07AM
Tags: gums
My lower molar was extracted. After a week I noticed the gum of inner lateral side of the extracted site has white sharp piece coming out from the gum. I'm not sure if it is part of my tooth left after extraction or the main bone that they damage during extraction. I went to the dentist again. The piece was removed and i was told that they smoothen the part of the bone also. My gum was infected and had anti-biotic. But it still bother me because the gum on the side left OPEN (hole) after they removed the piece and it's about 5mm in diameter and the bone is visible. I dont have gum disease. DOES MY PROBLEM NEED SURGERY OR SHOULD I JUST LEAVE IT? WILL IT HEAL AND THE GUM WILL GROW AND COVER IT NATURALLY? Please reply, thak you.

Member Comments (4)

by turkee23, Oct 30, 2009 11:35AM
it should just grow back naturally.... its going to take a while for it to completly heal tho.... just be patient and keep the area clean.....

by mammo, Oct 30, 2009 12:15PM
To: insoy
I'm not comfortable with he bone being visible, but keep your mouth clean especially this area. Since you had an infection, it was probably left open to allow any pus to drain. You can rinse your mouth a couple of times a day with hydrogen peroxide, or Peroxyl which is sold at any drug store.  How long has it been since this was done?

by insoy, Oct 30, 2009 04:21PM
To: mammo
The piece was removed one week ago. The bone was smooth before but now it's getting rough again and the edge of the hole of my gum is a bit still red and soar when applied pressure of my tongue but it's not swelling or painful anymore. Or do I need to go to the dentist and smoothen the bone again? Will my gum naturally heal and cover as normal. Thank you.

by insoy, Oct 30, 2009 04:36PM
To: mammo
I'm using a CORSODYL mouthwash (chlorhexidine digluconate). It's for bleeding gum or irritated gum. Will this kind of mouthwash help of my gum situation?
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
Lucey12 Sore back today but slept good finally last night. Got my ...
redheadaussie commented on photo
51 mins ago
redheadaussie commented on Will chart after hunt...
58 mins ago
RadioAstronomyObserver joined the live Health Chat: How To Eat Healthier: The Role of Vitamins, Minerals and Phytonutrients
doctora commented on photo
2 hrs ago
opus88 commented on photo
2 hrs ago
doctora uploaded new photos
3 hrs ago
nursegirl6572 joined the live Health Chat: How To Eat Healthier: The Role of Vitamins, Minerals and Phytonutrients
RSS Expert Activity
Cataract, Removal, Artificial Lens,...
2 hrs ago by Jim Humphries, B.S., D.V.M.
7 Ways to Reduce Stress During the ...
Dec 07 by Steven Y Park, MD
What You Can Learn From Tiger Woods...
Dec 04 by Steven Y Park, MD
Community Members