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CookieLover asked in HealthDental · 7 years ago

Wisdom tooth removed. Not healing?

It has been 10 month. Hole has not fully healed. How much long? Iv been keeping it clean out of food, and am a heavy smoker.

Now iv got a high temp, empty hole feels itchy

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  • 7 years ago
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    Smoking is one of the causes of non healing and dry sockets. Smoking prevents blood flow to the wound which will heal the socket. Go back to the oral surgeon. He needs to see you again. Do not wait.

  • 7 years ago

    You have dry socket, go to the dentist as soon as posible.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Go to doctor and learn grammar

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