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Will An Extra Skin Tag Fall Off After Removing A Wisdom Tooth?

Hello, I got my wisdom teeth removed four weeks ago and they seem to be healing well, but I m convened cause in my right wisdom tooth socket there seems to be a piece of skin hanging down. Will this fall off? Is it something I should be concerned about
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It seems that there is a piece of gum mucosa that seems to be hanging and has not taken part in healing..

When the tooth is extracted the gum mucosa gets hanged as it is not supported by tooth and in case if the flaps are not compressed properly they can get hanged and does not take part in healing..

It will not fall off on its own and you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can either remove it by a small incision or can stitch it to the remaining portion of gums..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Will An Extra Skin Tag Fall Off After Removing A Wisdom Tooth?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It seems that there is a piece of gum mucosa that seems to be hanging and has not taken part in healing.. When the tooth is extracted the gum mucosa gets hanged as it is not supported by tooth and in case if the flaps are not compressed properly they can get hanged and does not take part in healing.. It will not fall off on its own and you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can either remove it by a small incision or can stitch it to the remaining portion of gums.. Hope this helps.. Regards..