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Tooth 9 extracted 1 week ago: white stuff has been here since the day of procedure. (photo)

June 17, 2017
Asked By:Shady Lane in Katy, TX

Is this normal?

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June 19, 2017

Answer: Post of extraction area

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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June 19, 2017

Answer: Post of extraction area

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June 22, 2017

Answer: Post Extraction

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June 22, 2017

Answer: Post Extraction

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