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Is It Normal To Have Pink Flesh, Swelling In The Area After Getting Wisdom Tooth Extracted?

Hi I had my wisdom tooth extracted 14 days ago lower left 8. I have been left with what looks like pink flesh that sticks in between my gums . Is this normal? Why has it occurred as this risk was not explained. It is like a skin tag coming out of my inside of my cheek. That aside also remains bit swollen to. What options do I have of resolving this, ?. Thank you for your help .
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone wisdom tooth extraction 14 days ago, now you had swollen area dont worry you do

Warm saline gargle two - three times a day

Consult dentist for irrigation of socket and antibiotic course for proper healing of socket

Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health.
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Is It Normal To Have Pink Flesh, Swelling In The Area After Getting Wisdom Tooth Extracted?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone wisdom tooth extraction 14 days ago, now you had swollen area dont worry you do Warm saline gargle two - three times a day Consult dentist for irrigation of socket and antibiotic course for proper healing of socket Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.