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White Film Over The Gum Where Back Wisdom Tooth Removed, Tried Anti-inflammatory, Gargles. Should I Worry ?

I had a back wisdom tooth removed yesterday. Now there's like a white film over the gum and around one of the stitches. I've been tacking an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory, I brush my teeth very gentle and today I gargle with tepid water with salt. I have been eating puree and ice cream, and avoid to chew. It's only bothering me, it doesn't really hurt. So should I be worried? Is the white film normal?
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Hi

Thanks for writing in.

I would like to tell you that white film over gum is granulation tissue & its normal during healing process.Its nothing to worry about.
Continue with your medication.
Do warm saline rinses 3 times a day.
Visit your dentist after a week for suture removal.

Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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White Film Over The Gum Where Back Wisdom Tooth Removed, Tried Anti-inflammatory, Gargles. Should I Worry ?

Hi Thanks for writing in. I would like to tell you that white film over gum is granulation tissue & its normal during healing process.Its nothing to worry about. Continue with your medication. Do warm saline rinses 3 times a day. Visit your dentist after a week for suture removal. Take Care Regards Dr.Neha