Extracted a tooth a week ago, I have a tiny pin hole in the extration area, when!
Question:
Extracted a tooth a week ago, I have a tiny pin hole in the extration area, when is the hole going away?
I have no pain but, my breath is the worse then it's ever been and clearly the smell is stronger on that side of the mouth. I now brush my teeth as I did before the extraction. My other concern is the hole. Is it going to fill in? It's very tiny and clear it's very concerning how long should I wait before going to the dentist again.
Answers:
I had 4 extactions 4 days ago. The instructions say that you will have bad breath while it's healing and to brush my tongue. If it is a dry socket, I heard that you will know it. Sucking in air will cause extreme pain. And having a bad, like rotten egg smell or taste is a big sign of infection. The hole should close up in a few months. If you are concern, book a follow to make sure it's healing properly. Good luck!