About Steven C. Scherr, D.D.S. Expertise Comprehensive Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction Therapy, and Cosmetic Dentistry. Nineteen years of experience including hospital residency (Sinai Hospital of Baltimore), and training at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Currently in private rehabilitative practice.
Experience I was the Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in 1981. I served as a General Practice Resident at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in 1981-82, and have been in private dental practice since that time. My practice is now located in Owings Mills, MD, a suburb of Baltimore. My studies at The L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Florida has enriched my practice and my patients. It was there that I learned the true meaning of excellence.
Question I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed three days ago. On my right side on the bottom, there seems to be an extra piece of gum that is a little loose. It doesn't seem to be filling in the socket, but it's off to the side and I can't close my teeth together because I bite on it with my other molars. It's just really in the way and I'm really afraid of hurting it. Do I need to go back to my oral surgeon, or is this something that will go away on its own in a few days? Is there anything I can do about it?
Answer April,
It could be either one. It is normal to have a little loose gum tissue after wisdom tooth removal. This will shrink over several weeks and go away on its own. However, a larger loose section could occur if a stitch came out prematurely or the area wasn't stitched up completely. If the loose skin is interfering with your bite, it is worth having the oral surgeon take a look at it just to be on the safe side.
