Food stuck in a tooth extraction hole?!
Question: Food stuck in a tooth extraction hole.?
I think I have food in my extraction hole, how do I get it out.? I have tried rinsing with salt water, mouth wash, barley picking at it, (I know thats bad) but nothing is working, I have a surenge thing, and it's not working. What can I do.?
If I leave it, will it bother it.? Will it work itself out.? Please help!Health Question & Answer
If I leave it, will it bother it.? Will it work itself out.? Please help!Health Question & Answer
Answers:
The white film over the extraction site if a form of connective tissue which is a part of the healing process.
Honestly leave it alone. Unless you have an infection, when in doubt always leave it alone.Health Question & Answer
Honestly leave it alone. Unless you have an infection, when in doubt always leave it alone.Health Question & Answer
FYI,
this may indeed be part of the healing blood clot which is not to be disturbed.
If you think this is indeed loose food trapped in the socket this can be gently flushed clean with lukewarm salt water in a turkey baster.Health Question & Answer
this may indeed be part of the healing blood clot which is not to be disturbed.
If you think this is indeed loose food trapped in the socket this can be gently flushed clean with lukewarm salt water in a turkey baster.Health Question & Answer
Whoa there Bunky...Your describing an intra oral scab...or at least that is the best way to describe it to you..leave it alone, it's supposed to be there and it will disappear over time..Health Question & Answer
Try sugarless gum..It should stick to the gum and pull out nicelyHealth Question & Answer