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Is It Normal To Have A White Blob And Pain In The Hole Made For Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hello,

I got my wisdom teeth removed a week ago. Most of my holes seem to be doing fine except one. My bottom left one has been giving me the most pain the worst is when I first wake up. Today there seems to be a blob of white stuff in the hole and I'm not sure if it's food or part of the healing so I don't want to dig it out. I've also began to have a salty taste from it. I am on an antibiotic. Just curious as to if I have an infection or if this is normal and what I can do to help the healing process.
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Hello,

Pain post extraction of wisdom tooth is common.

Usually pain as well as swelling lasts for 2 weeks post extraction.

This may be due to development of dry socket at the site of extraction socket.

Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline.

Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered.

Irrigate the socket with betadine solution and dressing with ZOE pack has to be done.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Avoid smoking,spicy foods.

If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.

Take care.
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Is It Normal To Have A White Blob And Pain In The Hole Made For Wisdom Tooth Removal?

Hello, Pain post extraction of wisdom tooth is common. Usually pain as well as swelling lasts for 2 weeks post extraction. This may be due to development of dry socket at the site of extraction socket. Gargle frequently with lukewarm saline. Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered. Irrigate the socket with betadine solution and dressing with ZOE pack has to be done. Maintain oral hygiene well. Avoid smoking,spicy foods. If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist. Take care.