Hi p_v13,
Bone graft material is generally hard and does not resemble anything soft or soggy. Also, it is not very common to have bone graft material seep out of a surgical site a month or so post op. So I'm not sure what this is. Sometimes the dentist will put a collagen plug in the site on top of the bone graft... this acts sort of like a blanket to protect the graft and keep it in place during the initial healing phase. This plug is white and spongy.. but the plug actually becomes one with the initial blood clot that forms immediately after the surgery. So I would be surprised if that's what you were seeing.
If it is pus and there is an infection there... you don't have to have pain or swelling because the bacteria has found an opening to seep out. If it is infection and that area closes off, then you would get pain and swelling. However, I am not sure what you have.
By any chance.... could it be plaque? Are you brushing thoroughly in that area?
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by p_v13
No, I don't have a bad taste in my mouth. The white stuff looks like soggy bits of rice. I smash it with my fingers and there is no odor from it. It appears every now and then. I am wondering if this is the bone graft material that turned from being a hard grainy type substance to this soggy like material. Is this normal? I have more check ups with the perio specialist who did the surgery, but I feel as if he is not concerned about it enough. I don't want to go through this again, in say 3 or 4 months down the road. I'm not in any pain physically just financially. This surgery was a surprise and unexpected. I still cannot believe I had to get it. I only had one cavity in my life.
Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated.
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