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What Are The Symptoms Of Dental Infection?

i have some kind of whole or gap in my gums located in my left side near the back behind where my wisdom teeth were taken out. recently there has been food getting stuck back there and i dont notice it until i develop a nasty taste in my mouth and my throat will start to feel a little sore. Can you help me with this , do i need to see an ent speacilist
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Hello,
Once a tooth has been extracted, there is a long period of healing. Depending on the bone lost, there may be a concavity that catches food as it continues to heal. Sometimes tjere is extra tissue which can easily be refuced if there is a flap that catches food. If your socket is infected, you may have a bad taste and drainage from this location. A piece if tooth or bone may be present and needs to be removed. Rinse the area vigorously and clean well. Plan a return visit to your dentist or oral surgeon to evaluate the extraction site if symptoms persist.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Dental Infection?

Hello, Once a tooth has been extracted, there is a long period of healing. Depending on the bone lost, there may be a concavity that catches food as it continues to heal. Sometimes tjere is extra tissue which can easily be refuced if there is a flap that catches food. If your socket is infected, you may have a bad taste and drainage from this location. A piece if tooth or bone may be present and needs to be removed. Rinse the area vigorously and clean well. Plan a return visit to your dentist or oral surgeon to evaluate the extraction site if symptoms persist. Thank you for your inquiry.