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Are Holes With Air Passing Through Them A Week After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth Normal?

I'm beginning day 6 since my wisdom teeth were out. I've done everything exactly as the oral surgeon said. Two hours ago I was upset about something and cried pretty hard, and then I realized that I might mess up my clots doing that. I took a look in my mouth and noticed that I definitely have holes there. They don't look red, or yellow, just healthy tissue. But still, I can feel the air in the hole when I breathe in. I'm not experiencing any different or new pain, and my pain for the last two days has been minimal. Are these holes normal or should I be concerned?
posted on Tue, 14 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query.
After removal of Wisdom tooth, there is space left behind. The root and neck of tooth is surrounded by gums. After removal these gum tissues overlap which is looking like holes to you. On breathing you can feel air between them.
Since it is not bleeding and looking healthy, there is no need to worry.


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Are Holes With Air Passing Through Them A Week After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth Normal?

Hi, I have gone through your query. After removal of Wisdom tooth, there is space left behind. The root and neck of tooth is surrounded by gums. After removal these gum tissues overlap which is looking like holes to you. On breathing you can feel air between them. Since it is not bleeding and looking healthy, there is no need to worry. Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.