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What should I do about a white spot appearing on my gum after flap/bone grafting surgery? 3 days post. (photo)

giginusMay 12, 2018
I have severe gum disease. I had flap/bone grafting surgery. It has been exactly 3 days since i had the surgery and yesterday, i noticed 1 white spot on my gum. It is a little swollen and sore but nothing painful. The rest of my gum seems normal. I am taking ibuprofen, and I was told I could take amoxicillin if the swelling didn't stop after 3 days. Should i take the antibiotic or could i wait and see what happens? I don't want to take an antibiotic if it is not necessary.

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Dr. Kara Kramer, DMD
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Answered on May 18, 2018
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Mahnaz Rashti, DDS

Hi; What you see, looks like to be the membrane that your surgeon placed over your bone to protect it from coming out of the grafted site.  Just keep it clean with the antibacterial mouthwash and let the ara heal. Best regards; Dr. MAhnaz RAshti.

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Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended

Contact your dentist ASAP for an evaluation. It is possible that this is exactly as planned and there is nothing to worry about.

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