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Is it normal to have a white spot where I got my wisdom tooth removed?

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Answered by

Dr. Purva Jingar

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At August 18, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a little white spot in the area where my back wisdom tooth used to be. It covers where the socket was when I got it removed 4 years ago. I currently take Suboxone and chew Nicorette gum. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As you have mentioned it can be a canker sore. And if it is painful and irritating then visit the dentist once to show it properly. If there is nothing like this then I would suggest you apply any anti ulcerative gel, like Dologel or Dentogel (Choline salicylate) whichever is available at your place. Or get Metrohex gel (Chlorhexidine gluconate and Metronidazole) for better results.

Drink lots of water and just try to quit your smoking and narcotic habit in more natural ways than these gums.

Maintain oral hygiene properly and use mouthwash after brushing twice a day. Apply baking soda, lemon juice and salt mix in a paste form for 1 to 2 times a week for better results.

For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I was just always paranoid about the leukoplakia white spot but I forgot to mention that I had that tooth extracted in front of the wisdom because of a complicated surgery.

Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It has nothing to do with your complicated surgery. It is just a sore (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It will go after some time.

Just follow what I have told you. Also. it is not leukoplakia white spot. So relax. It will be gone for sure.

Just apply honey on it every day 2 to 3 times and it will be cured. Also, apply Metrohex gel to remove it fast.

For more information consult a dentist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dentist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Purva Jingar
Dr. Purva Jingar

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