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What Causes White Stuff Over Tooth Extraction Area?

I had the very last tooth on my left side on the bottom extracted yesterday. I now have like a white, gooey looking substance over it. I ate mashed potatoes last night and some ice cream so I can't tell if it's food or what. I have no pain and I've done salt water rinse today but the white substance is still there
posted on Sun, 10 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.

As per your query white stuff over tooth extraction area is nothing to be panic about. Its normal healing process of tooth and its sign of rapid healing. This white stuff is a healing barrier or you can say a protective coating for further bone healing and development.

I would suggest you not to scratch this white stuffed area either with tongue or any instrument as then it will cause very pain and a condition called dry socket. Then you have to visit dentist.

Keep doing warm saline gargles and eat soft food through extraction side.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Stuff Over Tooth Extraction Area?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN. As per your query white stuff over tooth extraction area is nothing to be panic about. Its normal healing process of tooth and its sign of rapid healing. This white stuff is a healing barrier or you can say a protective coating for further bone healing and development. I would suggest you not to scratch this white stuffed area either with tongue or any instrument as then it will cause very pain and a condition called dry socket. Then you have to visit dentist. Keep doing warm saline gargles and eat soft food through extraction side. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get well soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari