White stuff near Wisdom Teeth Extraction Site?

Question

I got all four of my widsom teeth removed about three weeks ago. Everything seems to be healing up fine. I still have the holes (where my widsom teeth use to be), and they seem to be closing up fine. I haven't been having any pain. Lately I noticed some white stuff/film around and near the wisdom teeth extraction site (lower left part of my jaw).

It started appearing after I started using Listerine. During the first two weeks, I was using Scope, but I ran out, so I bought some Listerine. Could the listerine be causing this? The white stuff is more prominent after I brush and gargle. It seems to fade away during the day.

Answer 1

It is normal tissue that is sloughing off while you heal.
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

Answer 2

I had all my wisdom teeth out and kind of remember what you mean, but this is ten years ago. I too thought it was food, and the best thing you can do is rinse with salt water regularly during the healing process and brush your gums GENTLY, as you are doing. I don't know what that is, but I'm sure you don't need to worry. You have probably been told to come back in a week or so to have the stitches taken out and you could mention it to the dentist then.

Answer 3

That is part of the healing process I believe. I saw the same white stuff that you are talking about after more than a week after I have my wisdom teeth remove, I thought it was an infection but I didn't have any pain. After she look at it, the dentist told me that it was part of the healing process and that everything was fine. I think it is the same in your case. If you want you could go to your dentis and ask him, but I think you are OK. Hope it helps.

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Answer 5

THE WHITE STUFF IS A NORMAL PHASE OF HEALING.