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Suggest Remedy For Hanging Scab After Molar Tooth Extraction
hi,
my husband had a molar tooth extraction and the scab is now hanging, and is causing him to feel faint and VERY uncomfortable. We tried pulling and cutting gently but i am afraid that we may damage or cause dry socket. we dont have insurance or extra money so an extra office visit isnt an option. what can we do to help this scab come off or should it even be falling off? PLEASE HELP
my husband had a molar tooth extraction and the scab is now hanging, and is causing him to feel faint and VERY uncomfortable. We tried pulling and cutting gently but i am afraid that we may damage or cause dry socket. we dont have insurance or extra money so an extra office visit isnt an option. what can we do to help this scab come off or should it even be falling off? PLEASE HELP
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually after the extractions of tooth cotton is placed on the area for at least an hour and the socket is compressed, and if the area is large even sutures are placed to close the socket.
On the second day after extraction patient is called for the follow up to see whether every thing is fine or not and there is no extra charge for this procedure.
Better if you have something like this hanging you should visit your dentist again and get it checked as nothing will be charged for this.
Please do not go for any procedure on your own as it will cause any further problems.
Hope it will help you.
Actually after the extractions of tooth cotton is placed on the area for at least an hour and the socket is compressed, and if the area is large even sutures are placed to close the socket.
On the second day after extraction patient is called for the follow up to see whether every thing is fine or not and there is no extra charge for this procedure.
Better if you have something like this hanging you should visit your dentist again and get it checked as nothing will be charged for this.
Please do not go for any procedure on your own as it will cause any further problems.
Hope it will help you.
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