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extracted tooth infection
by Threasalynn, Aug 27, 2007 04:00PM
I had a molar extracted due to an abcess 5 days ago. The extraction was very difficult and my dentist ended up cutting both sides of my gums. While extracting the tooth he broke it and then had to drill out the roots. My jaw is exposed and My gum where the tooth was is still swollen and slightly painfull. I have now noticed white patches on the gum where the tooth was. I don't think I have dry socket because the pain is not that bad at all. I do feel like i am coming down with a cold. Do you think that my gum is infected. The DDS did not suture my gums although i feel he should have.
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by love1221, Sep 18, 2007 09:48PM
It's probably not infection. The white is probably just the bone showing through the gum.
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