What Causes Gap On Lower Jaw After Removal Of Wisdom Tooth?

Hello Dear
Thanks for your query. First of all be relaxed, I will be most happy if I could help you out so no need to worry much.
According to your description, it seems that the suture (stitch) of the lower left side has broken. But since the extraction was done 5 days back. there should not be much problem from this if you are otherwise healthy.
But I advice you to get an appointment with your dentist so that he can check the healing of the exteaction socket.

Hope this would help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are free to ask any time.

Hoping for your best health
Thank you Take care

Regards

Hello,
I understand you have concern about the socket or gap remaining after your teeth were removed. Many times stitches are not placed when a tooth is removed because of the size of the hole. The socket must heal from the bottom to the top. Unlike a cut where solid bone remains and the tissue can be returned to being close together, this is not the situation where the root used to be. The small tissue between the wisdom tooth and second molar could have been held together with a stitch. This may now appear like the stitch is going through the gap. Please check with your dentist. Some stitches need to be removed by the dentist in approximately seven days. There are procedures such as bone grafting to assist the socket healing and increase bone if the gap remains large. The dentist can check the progress of your healing. You are not complaining about pain and this is a good sign that healing is going well. It can takes months for the gap to fill in and you may allways have an indent depending on your bone level. Continue to rinse the areas well and do not let any debris get caught in the gaps. Your description does not raise a major concern, but I recommend that you schedule a dental visit just as you have planned. I am glad to offer my help and answer any additional questions .