Had my wisdom tooth extraction. Swelling stopped. Stitches dissolved. Feel a bone protruding. Bit inflamed.  Normal?
Patient: It's a little over 6 days after my wisdom tooth extraction ( I had all 4 taken out). Pain pretty much stopped the second day ( didn't even need the painkillers doctor prescribed). The swelling stopped a couple days after that. Perceivably, things are going smoothly. This afternoon, however, I noticed that my stitches dissolved ( like my surgeon said they would) except on the bottom left side of my jaw I noticed something that, to me, seemed a bit peculiar. In that area, the site seems to be slightly open with, what looks like, bone slightly protruding from it. I still have no pain/swelling, and the area still looks the slightest bit inflamed. Is this normal? Is it infection or the beginnings of dry socket? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Doctor: Hello,Welcome to healthcaremagic forum.From the details produced,its clear that socket has not healed completely.To prevent occurrence of dry socket,take complete course of augmentin along with analgesics.Swish with lukewarm saline frequently.Irrigate the socket with betadine ,apply eugenol as well as lignocaine solution within the socket.Avoid spicy foods,smoking.Take adequate rest and stressful work has to be limited.If symptoms persists,please do visit a dentist.Hope this helps.