HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Blister In Gum After Tooth Extraction?

I had a tooth extracted three weeks ago. All was well until yesterday when I noticed some sort of blister forming in the hole. At first I was excited, as I thought I was almost done with the healing process. But today the blister has grown in size and protrudes out of the hole and past my gum line. What is this and should I be worried about it or is that normal?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

From the history posted here it appears that there is infection developed in the socket.do you have pain too?

It requires an immediate follow up within two days,so that a suitable antibiotics can be started upon clinical evaluation.

Meanwhile please do warm saline rinses and see your dentist to the earliest.

Thanks.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Dentist, Implantology,  Dr. Manish Mishra's  Response
Thank you for your query,

Blister after 3 weeks of extraction rarely is associated with extraction complications.
It can be a periodontal infection, in which case you can have metronidazole along with analgesic. This combination will help you relieve from discomfort.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Blister In Gum After Tooth Extraction?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for sharing your concern. From the history posted here it appears that there is infection developed in the socket.do you have pain too? It requires an immediate follow up within two days,so that a suitable antibiotics can be started upon clinical evaluation. Meanwhile please do warm saline rinses and see your dentist to the earliest. Thanks. Take care.