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What Is The Skin Which Is Hanging From The Wisdom Tooth Gap?

I have a nodule of skin hanging over where my wisdom tooth was extracted. It's about 4mm by 2mm and fairly bothersome when I'm eating. Because its the weekend my dentist is closed so I don't know who else to ask. It's been there since the extraction and is slowly turning a dark red from the fleshy pink colour it used to be. Any guesses or suggestions as to what I'm dealing with?
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
A skin hanging from the site where wisdom tooth was extracted can be due to normal healing process.
The extraction site is initially filled by blood.
Slowly a hematoma is formed.
Hematoma is collection of blood and slowly it undergoes organization to heal up and form a ridge of soft tissue.
Infection of the extraction site needs to be controlled.
In case there is pain or pus collection at the site, you need to see your dentist immediately.
The skin that has grown over the extraction site is new to you so it is appearing troublesome.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Is The Skin Which Is Hanging From The Wisdom Tooth Gap?

Hello and welcome to HCM, A skin hanging from the site where wisdom tooth was extracted can be due to normal healing process. The extraction site is initially filled by blood. Slowly a hematoma is formed. Hematoma is collection of blood and slowly it undergoes organization to heal up and form a ridge of soft tissue. Infection of the extraction site needs to be controlled. In case there is pain or pus collection at the site, you need to see your dentist immediately. The skin that has grown over the extraction site is new to you so it is appearing troublesome. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal