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Had Wisdom Teeth Removed. What Is The Bump In Lower Gum? Why Does It Hurt?

about a month ago i had my 4 wisdom teeth taken out. im 19. they mostly have healed, but in my left lower gum, i can feel a bump, it is hard like bone. i can feel it at the angle of my jaw where my back teeth are. it hurts when i touch it, i dont know what it is. this is preventing my lower gum from healing . any idea what it is?
posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2012
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hi there were chances that when the wisdom teeth pulled out it may broken by its root & one of the piece of root remains.check it with your your dentist as it may delay healing process Thanks.
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Had Wisdom Teeth Removed. What Is The Bump In Lower Gum? Why Does It Hurt?

hi there were chances that when the wisdom teeth pulled out it may broken by its root & one of the piece of root remains.check it with your your dentist as it may delay healing process Thanks.