What causes a white bump at the surgical site after tooth extraction?
Patient: Hi, I had a upper tooth extracted 24 hours back. I am currently taking antibiotics. I just noticed there is some white stuff on the surgical site.Is it pus or infected? If yes then is it normal to have pus after 24 hours of surgery. FYI there is no stitching after surgery. Doctor: Hi,I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain white stuff at the site of tooth extraction, of it is present inside the extraction socket then it does not seem to be healing tissue and not pus. In case if the fluid is draining from extraction socket  then it can be pus.I would suggest you to consult an oral physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation has to be done. In case if it is healing tissue then nothing has to be done as it will heal progressively. In case of pus antibiotics will help in its resolution.Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Honey Arora