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Wisdom teeth extraction
Hi, I had my wisdom teeth extracted around 32 days back..and there was a hole I could see after 2 weeks. I was advised its a healing socket and will close by some time. Now I am rinsing after each meal. But can see the hole is surrounded by white/yellowish tissue which does not go away post salt water rinse as well. Are these normal?
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Dont worry, that's healing tissue itself. Keep the area clean, surgical cases take some time to heal.
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Nothing to worry until there is pain or swelling.
Keep the area clean.
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That membrane is formed as its healing. This is very normal after Extraction.. It will completely heal within 2 more weeks
Next Steps
do warm saline mouth bath three times every day until it heals..
rinse thoroughly after food so that no food particles get stucked
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Don't brush that site vigorously or try to pull the white tissue..
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Dr. Deepika Chari
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi!
You don't have to worry. Those are signs that the hole is healing and will close in few days. Keep the area clean by rinsing.
Next Steps
Salt warm water gargle after each meal.
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Don't panic. Take care.
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