Has anyone had this happen with their tooth extraction?!
Question: This is the third day since I had my upper left molar extracted. I havent had any pain since I left the dentists office.Ive taken my pain medication and penicillin as I was advised to. Today when I look at the space where my tooth was I see a hole (which is logical) which had nothing in it but it is white around it a little bit. Does anyone know if this is normal?I dont have any pain I just wanted to know if this is normal.
I talked to my dentist on the phone and he said that The white appearance of the skin is not abnormal at all. In extraction areas the surface gum tissue begins to shed the top cells and this produces the white appearance. This is why it is important to do warm salt water rinses a few times a day after extractions to keep the area clean. Can anyone verify this?I realize Im being paranoid but I dont want to get an infection or dry socket
Answers: This is the third day since I had my upper left molar extracted. I havent had any pain since I left the dentists office.Ive taken my pain medication and penicillin as I was advised to. Today when I look at the space where my tooth was I see a hole (which is logical) which had nothing in it but it is white around it a little bit. Does anyone know if this is normal?I dont have any pain I just wanted to know if this is normal.
I talked to my dentist on the phone and he said that The white appearance of the skin is not abnormal at all. In extraction areas the surface gum tissue begins to shed the top cells and this produces the white appearance. This is why it is important to do warm salt water rinses a few times a day after extractions to keep the area clean. Can anyone verify this?I realize Im being paranoid but I dont want to get an infection or dry socket
I do remember my gums being a bit white when they were healing from the extractions(I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled in 1 day) when I brushed my gums & peroxided & salt watered my mouth it felt so much better because I was in some serious pain. If you are really worried just go back to your dentist & have him check you out.
yes the white is completely normal. just keep rinsing with warm salt water. you sound like you are healing just fine!!!
I had some white around the holes when I had my wisdom teeth out, and no problem with dry socket or anything.
You'll be fine. Though calling your dentist was a good idea. They're there to help, after all. If it continues to hurt for a long time, or increases in pain dramatically, or looks radically different suddenly, you could always go in and have them peek in your mouth to check. It shouldn't take too long and heck, they probably won't charge you just to peek.