I had a back tooth removed and a bone graft done for future implant. I am worried because the gum has turned totally white and is overly soft . The stitches are still fine. Area is still painful but pain managed with meds. I am on an antibiotic. I an on my 3rd day since surgery. Is this normal???
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Hello and thank you for your question. Yes it is possible to place a denture immediately on the same day as the extraction. It is a bit more complicated and requires a more skilled operator. This is done best by a Prosthodontist. I recommend getting a consultation with a Prosthodontist to...
I tell my patients the longer they can wait to resume smoking, the better.Keep in mind that smokers can have up to double the failure rate, but it doesn't necessarily mean you're destined to have a failure.
Once the gum tissue has completely closed over the surgical site, the immature bone...
I think it would be best to go back in to see your dentist for a post op check. It never hurts to get a check up to make sure everything is healing well without infection. Most of the time the sutures are dissolvable and will come out on their own, not to worry. Typically the healing time...