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What Causes A Tiny Piece Of Gum Hanging From An Empty Socket?

Basically around 10 months ago i had one of my teeth pulled out. The dentist told me that i would always have a gap there, but recently a tooth has started growing there, and basically i can feel a tiny piece of gum hanging....not sure if i should be worried or not
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it is not a common finding that a tooth regrow or re-erupt into the area where a tooth has been extracted and there is a possibility that any piece of tooth root might b left broken and unextracted into the extraction socket and at times it can erupt and come over the surface..
Secondly a tooth erupting in extraction socket is rarely possible if there was an impacted supernumerary [extra] tooth..
I would therefore suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis an then only any treatment can be done..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes A Tiny Piece Of Gum Hanging From An Empty Socket?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it is not a common finding that a tooth regrow or re-erupt into the area where a tooth has been extracted and there is a possibility that any piece of tooth root might b left broken and unextracted into the extraction socket and at times it can erupt and come over the surface.. Secondly a tooth erupting in extraction socket is rarely possible if there was an impacted supernumerary [extra] tooth.. I would therefore suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis an then only any treatment can be done.. Hope this helps.. Regards.