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I can see something white in my wisdom tooth socket?

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ginaaaa417
ginaaaa417

I had my wisdom teeth removed 13 days ago, have been cleaning with a syringe and rinsing as usual. In my right socket, I can see something white really deep inside - my initial thought was that it was food so I naturally stuck my syringe over there. But no matter how hard I tried, it wouldn't budge. So I then thought it was none. But, I have an awful taste in my mouth, especially around that area, like I do when there's food stuck. If it really is food in there, is it okay that I can't get it out? And what about if it's bone?

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  • ginaaaa417
    ginaaaa417

    Posted

    I meant to write bone, not none up there.
    • margaret22116
      margaret22116 ginaaaa417

      Posted

      Is it painful? You don't mention pain. My first thought is nerve had been left uncovered but that would hurt like hell.

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure ginaaaa417

    Posted

    If you experience pain the whilst could mean infection.mcalyour dentist to be sure . I hate to have teeth pulled. It could be the stitches. Also try to gargle with salt water and use hydrogen peroxide to keep the area clean and heel better kill germs. I'm surprised your weren't given antibiotics from the get go. 

    take care .

  • lily65668
    lily65668 ginaaaa417

    Posted

    Hi Gina, I'm a bit concerned about this cleaning with a syringe. Did your dentist tell you to do that? It's a very unusual instruction. Normally the instruction after any dental extraction is to disturb the socket as little as possible while clotting takes place.

    Apart from the fact that you say you have no pain, it sounds to me as if what you're describing is exposed bone, which has appeared because you've removed the clot with all the syringing. The only thing that mitigates agains this is the fact that you don't have any pain. Normally this condition (known as dry socket) is intensely painful. However, the nasty taste in your mouth could well be down to an infection. Bone isn't meant to be exposed and can quickly become infected.

    Quite honestly, this sounds to me like a serious situation. If your dentist can't see you immediately I'd strongly advise you to go to A&E (ER if you're in the US). The last thing you want is an infection in your jaw bone.

    • taylabai
      taylabai lily65668

      Posted

      Actually my dentist gave me one as well, he said to use it to help me cleanse and remove debris, but not to stick it directly in or on my wisdom socket, that will irritate it. however its perfectly safe to chummy the area with water to help remove anything buts that may get stuck

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