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 got a wisdom tooth out 5 days ago and the gum it was taken from is very rough when I feel it with my tongue and theres a small bit of skin/gum hanging off,Its probably because I am at it with my tongue all the time ,what should I do?
Answer Mark,
Unless you are in severe pain, leave it alone. Nature will usually take care of it in time. There is a chance that an edge of loose or dead bone may be exposed. Nature will usually smooth this out in time. If not, your treating dentist/ surgeon may need to remove the rough edge later. It is best not to play with this area with your tongue. Constantly doing so increases the risk of complications.
