Hi timeless,
Welcome to Neurotalk!
With regard to the way the extraction sites are healing.... when there is significant bone loss from periodontal disease, the surgical sockets of where the teeth use to be are not very deep which means there is not much of a hole to fill in. So they will look flatter or thinner than normal.
With regard to the soreness of the extraction sites..... you could have a bony spur that is working it's way out or you could have a splintered piece of bone that may need to be removed. The other symptoms that you are having may be indicative of an infection. It would be wise to see your dentist to evaluate the area properly.
It is nice to have you here as you share your dental journey with us! You will get alot of feedback from "K" as she has recently been through extractions and dentures and has great suggestions!! Her optimistic attitude is very contagious ;-))
Please keep us posted on how you're doing!
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by timeless
Due to advanced periodontal disease I am in the process of having all of my teeth extracted. I have five left on the top and two left on the bottom to be extracted.
My two front teeth had infection and pretty severe bone loss prior to extraction. Though they have both been out for close to a month now it appears that the bone is not filling in very much.
I have noticed over the last few days the left front or where the left front tooth was is sore. I noticed yesterday it feels like there is a sharp place (tooth or bone) in that area. When I press on that area it is very sore and give the whole area a very strange sensation. (like above in the sinus area).
My question is what could this be that is sore in that area? My nose on that side feels odd almost stuffy.
Could there be an infection there?
Thanks for any suggestions and/or reply's.
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