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Old 12-26-2017, 05:37 PM
Mellymc22 Mellymc22 is offline
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Originally Posted by Bryanna View Post
Hi Melly,

It's not cancer. You have an overgrowth of granulation tissue, possibly some splintering bone and possibly infection. You also have a build up of plaque.

Did an oral surgeon remove these teeth? If not, then it would behoove you to consult with an oral surgeon, not a general dentist. You would need your pre op xrays for that consult. I would find an oral surgeon this week and get in asap as the tissue will continue to grow and it's easier to take care of this before that happens. Keep rinsing with the warm salt water, be sure to brush and floss all of your other teeth. If you smoke, stop because that can exacerbate the overgrowth of tissue, and prolong or prohibit the healing.

It's best to eat as healthy as possible... avoid processed foods and sugar. Drink plenty of filtered water throughout the day to stay well hydrated.

Hope this information helps.

Bryanna
Thank you so very much Bryanna!!!
An oral surgeon removed these teeth exactly two weeks ago. I've been back to see him and he said everything looks like it was healing nicely but that was before this tissue started growing up like this. It happened in a matter of days. I showed my general dentist and she said it's just vascular tissue so it looks wonky? I had a feeling this was not normal because I had another tooth extracted on the other side and it never did this. I was on amoxicillin for 5 days after the teeth were extracted so I'm hoping for no infection? The oral surgeon had previous x-rays before he pulled the teeth and I'm going to him tomorrow. Do I demand more x-rays? What should be done about the granulation tissue? I do not smoke but I have Sjogren's disease and that's why my teeth are so bad. I've been rinsing with warm salt water and brushing like crazy... Is there anything else I can do? I'm trying to eat healthy but with the holidays it's hard 😜
I get random aches here and there so I'm not sure if it's infected or not? It just seems like the other tooth socket healed up so much faster than these are. I'm 15 days post extraction right now. The tissue is very soft and moves with my tongue... Is that normal? Does it need to be cut out? Sorry for all the questions but you are so knowledgeable and I'm so thankful to have your expertise!
Appreciate it!!!!
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