I have ridge preservation around 6 weeks. Last 4 days I still see some white stuff around. Today I noticed just little piece still there. What is the white stuff? Is it piece of bone graft? Is it healing normal? Please help and advice. Thanks
1 photo
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
Hi There, with healing issues, you want to see your dentist right sway. Time is critical. The longer you wait, the less likely you will be able to get another graft in there. Eat soft foods, don't brush and minimizes sneezing. When you call your dentist, tell them it is an emergency and you...
You absolutely should have this examined by the surgeon who placed the graft. The graft well might need to be done over and you should be on antibiotics.
It is very possible to extract a tooth and place a bone graft in 10 minutes. An xray should show whether or not graft material was placed in the socket or not.