[CarlosG]

So I had the tooth right next to my wisdom tooth lower right side pulled out 4 days ago. I've been rinsing out with warm water and brushing my teeth lightly. I've noticed that where the tooth got pulled, there is now white fleshy stuff there. At first I thought it was part of the tooth that got pulled, like maybe the dentist didn't get it all. But it's really mushy and fleshy. Can I please get help figuring this out??? It's worrying me. It doesn't hurt or anything I just want to know what it is.

[Bryanna]

Hi CarlosG,

The white fleshy stuff as you have described it is most likely tissue that is sloughing off and some plaque. Very normal.

It is important to keep your mouth very clean, so brush your teeth as you normally would to make sure you are removing the plaque. Keep rinsing with warm salt water 3 times a day and avoid eating on the right side until the gum closes over.

If the area should start to hurt or become inflamed, then it's always best to see the dentist to rule out an infection. Otherwise, the sloughing off of tissue is normal and will stop as the gum tissue toughens up and heals.

Bryanna

Originally Posted by CarlosG

So I had the tooth right next to my wisdom tooth lower right side pulled out 4 days ago. I've been rinsing out with warm water and brushing my teeth lightly. I've noticed that where the tooth got pulled, there is now white fleshy stuff there. At first I thought it was part of the tooth that got pulled, like maybe the dentist didn't get it all. But it's really mushy and fleshy. Can I please get help figuring this out??? It's worrying me. It doesn't hurt or anything I just want to know what it is.