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Suggest Treatment For White Spot On Gum Ripped Area
Had a bottom molar tooth extracted about a week ago, hole healing well bbut gum was ripped in the process. i thought that was healing too but I now have a tiny white spot on the side where the gum ripped. My mouth is still sore but not painful. What is the spot? do I have an infection/absess? what should I do, it s a bank hol. weekend.
Tue, 27 May 2014
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With your query, since you got extracted recently it could be healing tag of gingival tissue nothing to worry about until it bothers you.Wait for sometime and if there are any symptoms please consult your doctor.
With your query, since you got extracted recently it could be healing tag of gingival tissue nothing to worry about until it bothers you.Wait for sometime and if there are any symptoms please consult your doctor.
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