I injuried the incision site of where my wisdom tooth was extracted.
I had my lower wisdom tooth out 6 weeks ago, and things have been going fine. However, one day I was using a scaler (those pick things) to scrape some of the tarter of my lower molar in front of the extraction, and by accident I injuried the gumline where they made the orginal incision. It has been a week and I have this big tissue overgrowth in this area that is sore and bleeds when it is touched. II also have a bad taste in my mouth and a possible infection (I am on antibioitcs). I went to to my general dentist and he has not idea what happened and doesn't want to mess with it so I am being referred back to my oral surgeon. Any dentists out there? What did I do? Did I give myself dry socket, an infection? Do I have to get this tissue removed?
2006-07-27 10:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Try warm salt water rinses 3x daily to help the area heal. Your oral surgeon will probably do some lazer surgery to remove the extra skin. (no big deal).
2006-07-27 16:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by roytan@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why the heck were u using a scaler LOL..
Dry socket feels like a very bad toothache and its pretty hard to get one 6 weeks after an extraction.
The tissue overgrowth is usually harmless, but probably needs to be removed to prevent it from coming back. Sometimes after being removed they do come back.
2006-07-27 17:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by BouncingMolar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can tell u its not a dry socket because its not hurting really bad!!! u may have an infection so just go back to there u had it done at. it may be exta tissue growing. i hope u feel better soon
2006-07-27 19:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not a dry socket but seems infected..find a beter dentist who will deal with that for you.
2006-07-27 17:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by Jinkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i'm not a dentist
2006-07-27 18:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋