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Why do my gums turned purple with a white patch after tooth removal?

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Published At September 28, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I pulled my tooth recently. Now, I have noticed a white patch on my gums, and the gums present on the bottom of my mouth has turned purplish. What could it be?

Hi,

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I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your extraction socket has not healed correctly. There can be a left root stump. It makes the healing process delayed. You must visit the dentist to resolve the problem. If you have burning pain and foul smell after the second day of an infection, then you might have a dry socket. It is treated with a dressing in the socket. The white patch is a stress-related ulcer, and it is self-limiting. It will heal on its own within four to five days.

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

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Dentistry

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