upper palate (bone)

i had tooth #2 removed and the swelling is starting to down in my mouth but i noticed that there is a "split" in my gums on the roof of my mouth where bone is exposed. when i run my tongue on it, i can feel sharp edges and it's very annoying. i guess the dr. cut my gum to help get the tooth out. but, what about this patch of bone that is showing? should i contact my dr about it? what could they possibly do to cover that up?

[Jerome Tsang, DDS]

It may be small bits of bone which were left in the socket.  It may push itself out eventually. There's no need for treatment unless its hurting you.  The other scenario I imagine is that its the ridge of your jaw bone and its a little sharp.  Your dentist could go in there and smooth out the bone. But if its not hurting, you can wait for the bone to remodel but it may take a few months.