I got a lower left tooth extracted 5 days ago. Everything has been fine but I have notice since the day of extraction that part of my gum is pushed outward toward my cheek and lip. When I look further you can see something hard and white pushing it out. I dont know if it is a bone or part of tooth that didnt come out. I know the dentist broke my tooth in half when pulling it but afterwards seeing the tooth it looked as if everything was there. Just wondering if it will heal on its own or if I need to go back to get it checked out.
Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us.It's your dentists' obligation to help you throughout your extractions healing process. So, if you prefer, you might request that they evaluate and treat your situation.\"b\"Providing this type of treatment is usually quite easy for your dentist. After all, they'll be able to visualize the situation better than you and, of course, they have more experience and the proper tools. In some instances, they may feel that they must \"numb you up\" before they can remove the protruding fragment. And, in more involved cases, the removal process might include some type of minor surgical procedure (such as incising the gum tissue and reflecting it back, so the fragment can be visualized and accessed more easily). Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards.