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How To Heal Gum Tenderness Post Tooth Extraction?

i just had my back molar removed and i place guaz in my mouth to soak up the blood after i finish soaking up the blood i took the guaz out it felt like i still had a piece of guaz in my mouth but then it turn out it wasn't it fell real sponge like and very tender can you tell me what it is and how long will it last
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
thanks for your query, the soft tissue what you are feeling could be the detached socket lining..this could be because of the trauma during extraction to the gums..nothing to worry it will heal in 5days. do saline gargling...take the medicines prescribed by your dentist...i think my answer will help you..take care
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How To Heal Gum Tenderness Post Tooth Extraction?

thanks for your query, the soft tissue what you are feeling could be the detached socket lining..this could be because of the trauma during extraction to the gums..nothing to worry it will heal in 5days. do saline gargling...take the medicines prescribed by your dentist...i think my answer will help you..take care