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Sharp thing near wisdom teeth removal site.?

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  • 18-04-2008 6:23pm
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    Susannahmia
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    I had my top wisdom teeth removed about a month ago.

    Now I can feel a small sharp thing poking out under the cheek side of my gum where my right wisdom tooth was removed. It is not at the site but right beside it. It is sore to press on.

    Its weird because the teeth were definitely taken out whole, I kept them as souvenirs so I am 100% sure. What is this and should I be concerned? Can't afford to spend unnecessary money at the dentist right now so I want to establish whether it is a problem or not first.


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    tricky D
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    Susannahmia wrote: »
    Its weird because the teeth were definitely taken out whole, I kept them as souvenirs so I am 100% sure. What is this and should I be concerned?
    While I note you say it was taken out whole, from my experience, it does sound like you've got a bit left. There is infection around this so it feels sharp and sore to touch. That said, I am not a dentist and you should see one soon.


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    Gu3rr1lla
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    I had the same problem when I got one of my tooth pulled. Don't take my word on this but when I had this I just thought it was really hard tissue caused by the anestetic. Maybe I'm wrong, I never went to see a dentist about it, but I haven't had a problem since. Go to the dentist for peace of mind!


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    Redpunto
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    I had that problem and had to go back to my dentist to get it out, it was either a shard of bone or a bit of the tooth working its way out. It may just come out of its own accord but from my experience i felt a whole lot better after getting my dentist to take it out.


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