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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Wisdom teeth holes
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Private Practice
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Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Wisdom teeth holes
by Pt1101, Aug 30, 2008 04:10PM
Hello.
I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted about one week ago. I've been rinsing my mouth as the surgeon directed. I noticed, within the last couple of days, that as I rinse, some of the water from my mouth goes through the hole left by the removed tooth. The water passes through the hole and leaks out of my nose.
Is this a normal result of such a surgery? Will this hole ever seal so that this ceases?
Thanks.
I had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted about one week ago. I've been rinsing my mouth as the surgeon directed. I noticed, within the last couple of days, that as I rinse, some of the water from my mouth goes through the hole left by the removed tooth. The water passes through the hole and leaks out of my nose.
Is this a normal result of such a surgery? Will this hole ever seal so that this ceases?
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Tsang, DDS, Aug 31, 2008 11:34AM
, Aug 31, 2008 11:34AMTo: Pt1101
The hole should seal on its own. It'll take time for the tissue (gums) to grow over the hole and then bone will eventually fill in.
But the water from your mouth should not leak out of your nose. There shouldn't be a connection from your mouth to your nose through the wisdom tooth socket area. I would recommend going back to your dentist/surgeon to get it evaluated. It may be going through your sinus and out your nose, in which case you may get a sinus infection. Its best to get it closed up.
But the water from your mouth should not leak out of your nose. There shouldn't be a connection from your mouth to your nose through the wisdom tooth socket area. I would recommend going back to your dentist/surgeon to get it evaluated. It may be going through your sinus and out your nose, in which case you may get a sinus infection. Its best to get it closed up.
