Is a white tissue in the middle of the tooth socket a concern?
Patient: Had 3rd tooth from back on bottom left side removed Friday, because so much of the tooth had chipped off.  It is now Wednesday, and I only have a little ache, but the clot is gone, and now there is something white in the middle.  My stitches are doing good also.  Should I worry about the white stuff in middle of socket? Doctor: Hello,If there is white stuff filling up the extraction socket, then it is probably the healing tissue that continues to remodel so that the extraction socket gets healed completely. So, if the extraction socket has white tissue, it is a good sign and as the pain has also been nominal now, this is an indication that the extraction site is healing well.So, my suggestion is to maintain a good oral hygiene and let the extraction site heal the way it is healing. Get the stitches removed after a week. Do not let food accumulate in the extraction site to avoid any chances of infection.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora