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What Causes Tightness In Gum After Tooth Removal?

I am 34. I had a cracked #4 molar removed 4 days ago. The gum feels like it has recessed into almost a U shape and it feels tight. I do not have any pain. I can feel a few hard spots in between the gum with my teeth, but no pain and air sensitivity like the symptoms of drysocket. Is this normal?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Post-tooth extraction dry socket often has no obvious cause. But known risk factors are:
Difficult tooth extractions.
Extractions of back teeth in the lower jaw, especially wisdom teeth.
Smoking before and/or after the extraction.
Diabetes.
Oral contraceptive pills.
Previously having post-tooth extraction dry socket.
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What Causes Tightness In Gum After Tooth Removal?

Post-tooth extraction dry socket often has no obvious cause. But known risk factors are: Difficult tooth extractions. Extractions of back teeth in the lower jaw, especially wisdom teeth. Smoking before and/or after the extraction. Diabetes. Oral contraceptive pills. Previously having post-tooth extraction dry socket.