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What Causes Opening Of Gum Tissue/tingling In Throat After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

I got my two lower wisdom teeth removed a week and a day ago today. The dentist said that he had to do no cutting and both teeth were easy to remove. Two days after surgery I notice on the lower right side an opening of gum tissue going up my cheek connected to the hole. I'm scared I accidentally ripped my gum upwards. There's no significant pain but a little red around the right socket. Also, ive been really nauseous and there's a tingling in my throat that has been present for the last 4 days. Should I be worried?
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Ideally an extraction site take around 10-15 days to heal depending on patients body resistance. The opening of gum tissue attached to the extraction site is hanging there because it was attached to the tooth but now is just there as the tooth has been removed. I don't think you should worry about it. Give it some time to heal.
The tingling in throat after a week may not be related to the extraction. Still, I would suggest that you visit your dentist for a thorough check up.
Hope this helps. Regards
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What Causes Opening Of Gum Tissue/tingling In Throat After Wisdom Teeth Removal?

Hi, Thanks for your query. Ideally an extraction site take around 10-15 days to heal depending on patients body resistance. The opening of gum tissue attached to the extraction site is hanging there because it was attached to the tooth but now is just there as the tooth has been removed. I don t think you should worry about it. Give it some time to heal. The tingling in throat after a week may not be related to the extraction. Still, I would suggest that you visit your dentist for a thorough check up. Hope this helps. Regards