Hole in gum after wisdom teeth removal

[Kim]

Hey guys,

I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled just less than a month ago and everything went well. My gums were stitched with dissolving stitches and the stitches on my lower right came apart before the socket fully healed. Now, there is a tiny flap of gum there and a teeny hole (just big enough for a grain of rice to get stuck). There's no pain so it's not that big of a deal.

But I'm just wondering, about how long will it take for this hole to close up?
Any of you guys experience this?

[mikeg]

The pockets are pretty normal right after you get your wisdom teeth taken out... I had the same thing I believe for several weeks at least....

[Phantom Muse]

I had the same issue when I had my wisdom teeth removed. I did make a quick trip back to the oral surgeon just to be sure that there was no concern. I tend to be kind of hyper about all things medical, so that visit was more for my own peace of mind than anything! The oral surgeon had told me that I could come back for a quick check after the stitches had dissolved if that made me feel better. It did!

There was no problem at all, and I was just reminded to keep it as clean as possible (without picking at it too much). I forgot about it within another few weeks, and have never had any problems since.

[Brace Face]

I had the same thing and spent literally months using various implements to get at the bits that were stuck, I thought they would always be like that. It does get better though and eventually 'smooths' over. I would get it checked out if it starts to hurt though just to make sure there is no infection.

[MsMichelle]

I had all four of mine taken out as well. Be careful that you don't get stuff stuck in there and sucking in a lot of air into that hole. You don't want to get a dry socket 'GROSS' and have to see your surgeon again. My surgeon gave me a syringe that I filled with warm salt water to wash out that area after I got a dry socket and it went away about after a few months and it didn't bother me ever again. Hope it goes away sooner than later. Good luck!