Yellow bruise discoloration after wisdom teeth removal is a normal condition. It is caused due to blood accumulation below the operated area. It occurs two to three days post-operative. This discoloration is not only yellow in color it can be blue, black, or green in color. Mild heat application helps in reducing these discolorations.
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Delayed healing of extraction site. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an impacted wisdom tooth removed and another unerupted wisdom tooth removed from the lower jaw. The one on my right healed fine. The other had recurring infections. Finally, the left one was lavaged, and a piece of necrosed tooth fragment came out. Since then, I have felt the si... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are not supposed to touch the extraction site with any foreign objects. The yellow wax thing is the natural blood clot required for proper healing of the wound. Now, most probably, the socket may get infected and resul... Read Full »