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What Causes White Strands On Top Of Gum After Having Oral Surgery?

I just got a tooth removed through oral surgery. It's been about 3 weeks since the surgery and my stitches have already dissolved. I've recently noticed that there are now many white strands on top of my gum. I have no clue what these are. Is this normal?
Fri, 9 May 2014
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Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
These white strands can be just a deposiiton of food debris on your gums, as after surgery you might be unable to clean the area because of stitches.
So first try to clean them with wet cotton rolls, if it does not goes after that also then you have to visit your dentist to get it examined.
Hope it will help you.
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What Causes White Strands On Top Of Gum After Having Oral Surgery?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. These white strands can be just a deposiiton of food debris on your gums, as after surgery you might be unable to clean the area because of stitches. So first try to clean them with wet cotton rolls, if it does not goes after that also then you have to visit your dentist to get it examined. Hope it will help you.