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Suggest Treatment For An Infection In The Tooth Area
I had my wisdom tooth pulled Wednesday. It was not infected or with a cavity. It was a bad "food pocket". today the roof of mouth is very sore and hard to eat. I looked inside and saw a red spot by the tooth area. It was my right top wisdom tooth pulled. Should I be alarmed of infection? Is this normal to be red in a circular spot? If not better, can this wait until Monday? Thank you, Judy
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
hello judy...its just a healing socket..nothing to worry at all...just be careful while brushing not to touch that area with brush tongue or finger...while spitting be soft...and do salt water gargle..follow antibiotics and analgesic...its healing...dont dislodge the clot.(needed for healing)...have a healthy day!!
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