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I Can Feel Tiny Hard Lump On The Side Of The Tooth Extraction
Hi I got my wisdom tooth extracted about 2 weeks ago the extraction has healed but I can feel tiny hard lump with my toungue on the side of the extraction on the inner side of my mouth. its white and when I touch it with my finger it feels hard like a tooth or bone. Is this normal and if it is a piss of tooth will it come out on its own or will I need to get it surgical removed?
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Hi. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I read your query. Since you had an extraction of tooth, that tiny lump can be some bone edge or protrusion. In order to rule out remaining tooth fragment, I suggest you visit your dentist once and get a radiograph done.
If its a bony protrusion, it can be smoothened with a bone file. A tooth fragment (chances of which are minimum) can be judged according to position, if requires intervention or will resorb.
Hope the answer helps. Thank you!
I read your query. Since you had an extraction of tooth, that tiny lump can be some bone edge or protrusion. In order to rule out remaining tooth fragment, I suggest you visit your dentist once and get a radiograph done.
If its a bony protrusion, it can be smoothened with a bone file. A tooth fragment (chances of which are minimum) can be judged according to position, if requires intervention or will resorb.
Hope the answer helps. Thank you!
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