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I had a molar extraction with a bone graft. The stitches were removed earlier today and now I have a hole after eating (Photo)

July 3, 2018
Asked By:kathyf1 in Flagstaff, AZ

Could the bone have fallen out or is it normal to have an indentstion or hole after stitches removed?

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