Gum problems and crown: pulled out my tooth then my gums have an small hole and have an odor.

Question

I was have a crown at my front teeth but after 1 month its gettin stinky and I taken off my crown but my tooth is still have an bad smell then couple of weeks i pulled out my tooth then my gums have an small hole and have an odor what should i do?

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:This could be part of a normal healing, however, its best to go back to your dentist and have the extraction site reevaluated.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Aleksandr Dayanayev, DDS · Answer

Hi, You should go and see your dentist as soon as possible. Neglecting something like this can potentially lead to other, more complicated issues in the future.

Gum problems and crown: pulled out my tooth then my gums have an small hole and have an odor.

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