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Tooth surgical extraction
White layer in the extracted site.. extracted 6 days back.. Getting sharp pain sometimes inspite of being on antibiotic and pain killers.. Is this normal or should visit my surgeon
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Its healing tissue, no need to worry
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It is normal it will be normal after 7 to 10 days .
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Hi nothing to worry about white layer.It indicates it's healing.Better consult dentist once to rule out reason for pain.
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Hello
Don't worry about white tissue .that is healing tissue.
But if u have severe pain ,thn u have to visit to ur doctor
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nk need to worry
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
As you are having pain inspite of taking medication, so better Visit your dental surgeon for physical evaluation and treatment (if required).
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The white layer over the extraction site is the healing tissue. Either way, visit your dentist for a review to make sure there is no infection.
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