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There is a little green thing in the hole left behind after tooth removal. What is it?

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Hello doctor,

I had a tooth removed from the back left of my mouth two weeks ago, and I have been doing everything the dentist told me to do, but I looked in it before, and the hole is white, but there is a little green thing in the shape of a square sitting on top, which I think has been there since the tooth was removed. I was just wondering if you had an idea what it might be because I have looked online, and I cannot find anything, and now my brain is making me think it is something bad.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

When a tooth gets removed from the socket, it is kept open for healing. By the time you start eating food, it is possible that a particle of food might get stuck in the wound, which is very common. And if it is painful in the mouth opening, then it could be a dry socket. So, please consult your dentist to check out clinically.

I hope this helps you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 28, 2018
Reviewed At January 28, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nupur Prashant Shah is an experienced Dental Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, providing comprehensive and patient-focused dental care. She is committed to promoting long-term oral health and ensuring a comfortable, positive experience for every patient.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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