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Had Molar Teeth Removed. Having Pain, Feeling Sore And White Spots Formed. Sugestions

had a molar removed 7 days ago. extraction was not an easy one. would not numb all the way tooth came out in pieces. still pain several days after and went back said it was dry socket put some nasty tasting paste to fill the hole top edge of gums still very sore and white spots have formed on there that are painful to touch. should my dentist give me an antibiotic. asked him if infection and he said didn't think so but did not address the gum issue
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Dear friend.

Thanks for sharing your concern.

your history suggests that you had a traumatic extraction,and post extraction it became a case of dry socket.
Do not worry,white spots that you are seeing is due to local application of medicament there.

Gum soreness will slowly subside as it takes time in complete wound healing.

Please maintain good oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses.

I would suggest you to revisit your dentist for clinical evaluation. of a course Based upon that starting a course of antibiotic is recommended.

Hope it helps.

Take care.
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Had Molar Teeth Removed. Having Pain, Feeling Sore And White Spots Formed. Sugestions

Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. your history suggests that you had a traumatic extraction,and post extraction it became a case of dry socket. Do not worry,white spots that you are seeing is due to local application of medicament there. Gum soreness will slowly subside as it takes time in complete wound healing. Please maintain good oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses. I would suggest you to revisit your dentist for clinical evaluation. of a course Based upon that starting a course of antibiotic is recommended. Hope it helps. Take care.