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White, Mussy Over Gums After Back Teeth Were Pulled Out. Gums Still Sore. Normal?
I had 2 Back teeth pulled a week and a half ago. Over one, where it was pulled, the is something that is white and mussy. Half of it seems to be comming loose like it will come off.. There is nothing over the other. What is this? What do I do if it comes off? How long will it be there? My gums are still really sore, is this normal? How long will my gums be this sore? Thank you
Tue, 26 Nov 2013
Hi!Welcome to health care magic.
you have mentioned that there is something white and mussy over the area of extraction of one tooth. you need not worry about this as could be the debris accumulated as a result of poor oral hygiene. Take precautions so that your mouth is clean and use a warm salt water gargle daily after every meal.
With regard to the healing it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to heal completely. But I think by 2weeks at least you should be relieved of your soreness. From the two complaints you have given that is a white mussy area over the wound and soreness. It could be due to poor oral hygiene so take care and rinse.
If the pain persists you can visit your doctor.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
you have mentioned that there is something white and mussy over the area of extraction of one tooth. you need not worry about this as could be the debris accumulated as a result of poor oral hygiene. Take precautions so that your mouth is clean and use a warm salt water gargle daily after every meal.
With regard to the healing it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to heal completely. But I think by 2weeks at least you should be relieved of your soreness. From the two complaints you have given that is a white mussy area over the wound and soreness. It could be due to poor oral hygiene so take care and rinse.
If the pain persists you can visit your doctor.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Hello,
From the details mentioned,its clear that extraction socket not healed completely.
Irrigate the socket with betadine solution and dressing with ZOE/Iodoform paste has to be done.
Avoid spicy foods,smoking.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.
Complete course of amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
From the details mentioned,its clear that extraction socket not healed completely.
Irrigate the socket with betadine solution and dressing with ZOE/Iodoform paste has to be done.
Avoid spicy foods,smoking.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.
Complete course of amoxycillin along with analgesics has to be administered.
Hope this helps.
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