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White patch in mouth

2017-11-13 07:06:50
Hi - I had my tooth extracted 3 Weeks back and I have developed a white patch in the soft palate? What is it? It has not healed for more than 2 weeks for now. Attached pic of my mouth
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Your picture is not very clear. Do you have pain in the extraction site? Then it could be dry socket.
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Get a eugonal pack or dry socket. Keep the area clean.

Answered2017-11-13 17:28:58

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