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What Causes Pointy, Bone-like Thing Protruding From The Inside Gum Just Below My Tooth?

I had a bottom wisdom tooth removed 6 weeks ago. No stitches required. Since then, I have twice felt a pointy, bone-like thing protruding from the inside gum just below where the tooth used to be. Both times it rubbed on my tongue creating a very sore spot. Then, as suddenly as it appeared, it was gone and my tongue recovered quickly. What is this? Did the dentist leave some root or tooth behind?
posted on Sat, 28 Mar 2015
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Hello

I have gone through your query.

According to your description i was a case of bone spicule.

SHARP EDGES: If you feel something hard or sharp edges in the surgical areas, it is likely you are feeling the bony walls which once supported the extracted teeth. Occasionally small slivers of bone may work themselves out during the following week or so. If they cause concern or discomfort, you should visit your dentist they will just round off that area.

i think in your case the tiny part of bone spicule came out while eating or touching with tongue or brushing so you don't have to worry now.it was not a left over tooth or root.

Hope this answer helps

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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What Causes Pointy, Bone-like Thing Protruding From The Inside Gum Just Below My Tooth?

Hello I have gone through your query. According to your description i was a case of bone spicule. SHARP EDGES: If you feel something hard or sharp edges in the surgical areas, it is likely you are feeling the bony walls which once supported the extracted teeth. Occasionally small slivers of bone may work themselves out during the following week or so. If they cause concern or discomfort, you should visit your dentist they will just round off that area. i think in your case the tiny part of bone spicule came out while eating or touching with tongue or brushing so you don t have to worry now.it was not a left over tooth or root. Hope this answer helps Regards Dr. Shesh