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What Causes White Skin Stuck Between Gum And Cheek After Tooth Extraction?
idid an extraction of my wisdom teeth on top on my left side three days ago and yesterday i checked my mouth with a mirrow jus to see how it looked and i see there is a white skin stuck between my gum nd cheek more like on my inner cheek is that normal isnt that supose to be inside the hole that d extraction left
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Hi I went through your question the white thing which you saw is gum which is left over after extraction it fits tooth structure when tooth is present and left loose after extraction not an issue to worry gargle your mouth with salt water and maintain good hygeine .
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