Post extraction issue.

[Nbluf]

Hi on Sunday I had one of my upper back teeth taken out. All went well the blood clotted but after 3 days it literally just disappeared. Now I have an open hole that smells and is white with hints of red. But very little pain at all. My gum is a little swollen which hurts to touch. Today I rang 111 and they said they would get a dental nurse to call me but no one phoned.

After I rang the hole bled a little but only a little and the blood seemed quite thick. The bleeding stopped and now the hole is a dark red/black colour but I'm guessing just blood stained.

Anyone have any advice or tips on what to do?

I brush daily and mouthwash twice a day plus after every meal.

Help appreciated, thanks.

 

[MattKW]

Nothing to do. It's rare to get dry sockets following upper extractions, and you would be in considerable pain. Relax, eat soft foods, and take it easy.

 

[Nbluf]

So it will heal normally? I just thought there had to be a blood clott there lol. Thanks man so much