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Tooth Extraction

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Shell1964 · 15/05/2023 17:53

Hi, i'm not sure if there is anyone with dental experience that can help. I had a tooth extraction on Friday and am worried with how it's looking.

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WeeOrcadian · 15/05/2023 18:12

Looks very similar to mine. It took a good few weeks to heal, and looked gnarly AF for a lot of that.

I actually had a small sliver of tooth pop out a few days ago and the healing since that has been amazing.

If you're in pain, maybe go back and ask them to put something in to help, I don't know the name of it but it tastes like Cloves. Vile, but helpful

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Shell1964 · 15/05/2023 19:09

Thanks, touch wood the pain has been manageable with paracetamol. The dentist is ringing me tomorrow to check how it's going.

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LindorDoubleChoc · 15/05/2023 19:14

For FUCKS SAKE. No one wants to look at that without a warning!

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Shell1964 · 15/05/2023 19:22

LindorDoubleChoc · 15/05/2023 19:14

For FUCKS SAKE. No one wants to look at that without a warning!

Calm down!

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LindorDoubleChoc · 15/05/2023 19:43

No. Have an iota of intelligence about what people might want to look at without warning whilst browsing Mumsnet.

Lewiscapaldiscat · 15/05/2023 19:45

Looks normal - your blood clot is in there so that’s good. Looks healthy

CornishGem1975 · 15/05/2023 19:49

Looks okay. Good sign that the blood clot is in there still, lose that and you'll be in a world of pain! I continued to gently rinse with salt water for about a week after extraction just to keep it clean.

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Shell1964 · 15/05/2023 19:58

LindorDoubleChoc · 15/05/2023 19:43

No. Have an iota of intelligence about what people might want to look at without warning whilst browsing Mumsnet.

I didn't mean to offend anyone but don't know why people have to use bad language when making a comment.

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Bluelightbaby · 15/05/2023 20:09

The title was tooth extraction - there was a good chance there could have been a picture ! Over reaction much !!

Capitalismwantsyou · 15/05/2023 20:12

Thanks for this post, it made me smile. I had my wisdom teeth removed on fri so feeling sorry for myself 😄

LindorDoubleChoc · 16/05/2023 19:47

Bluelightbaby · 15/05/2023 20:09

The title was tooth extraction - there was a good chance there could have been a picture ! Over reaction much !!

No there was not. Most people who post a gross photo (WHY?) would have the manners to warn in the thread title. I've read literally thousands of threads on Mumsnet about medical conditions without having to navigate past a stomach churning photo.

Capitalismwantsyou · 16/05/2023 20:37

LindorDoubleChoc · 16/05/2023 19:47

No there was not. Most people who post a gross photo (WHY?) would have the manners to warn in the thread title. I've read literally thousands of threads on Mumsnet about medical conditions without having to navigate past a stomach churning photo.

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Whilst i was initially taken back at the photo, i find it quite useful to know what a healthy extraction looks like. Thanks OP. What's to be offended by? Think you won't need that knowledge in future?

CornishGem1975 · 16/05/2023 20:41

Good heavens, IT'S A GUM not a frigging arsehole.

AllTheWorldIsGreen · 16/05/2023 20:49

To be fair, an arsehole would probably have been prettier.

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Shell1964 · 16/05/2023 21:51

Thank you for the nice comments. I was close to taking it down, I get some people maybe offended but it's just sad when they have to use horrible language to get their point across.

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ItsBritneyBitchhhh · 16/05/2023 21:53

AllTheWorldIsGreen · 16/05/2023 20:49

To be fair, an arsehole would probably have been prettier.

😂😂

NoContact0 · 16/05/2023 21:55

Christ. I have to have a tooth out soon and am now terrified. Doesn't it hurt OP? Looks really sore.

WeAllHaveWings · 16/05/2023 21:58

Whenever I see these photos I always wonder how the op gets their phone in their mouth far enough to take the picture!

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Shell1964 · 16/05/2023 22:17

WeAllHaveWings · 16/05/2023 21:58

Whenever I see these photos I always wonder how the op gets their phone in their mouth far enough to take the picture!

Haha thankfully it didn't have to go in my mouth!

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Shell1964 · 16/05/2023 22:19

NoContact0 · 16/05/2023 21:55

Christ. I have to have a tooth out soon and am now terrified. Doesn't it hurt OP? Looks really sore.

To be honest I was very nervous as I'd never had a needle in the gum before but it was fine and so far pain wise it's been manageable with over the counter painkillers.

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StrugglingWeight · 16/05/2023 22:22

LindorDoubleChoc · 15/05/2023 19:43

No. Have an iota of intelligence about what people might want to look at without warning whilst browsing Mumsnet.

The title is tooth extraction and OP has shown a photo of a tooth extraction. If you can't work out that there might be a photo there that's on you.

Get a grip, it's a mouth.

It looks absolutely fine OP, don't worry!

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Shell1964 · 16/05/2023 22:33

StrugglingWeight · 16/05/2023 22:22

The title is tooth extraction and OP has shown a photo of a tooth extraction. If you can't work out that there might be a photo there that's on you.

Get a grip, it's a mouth.

It looks absolutely fine OP, don't worry!

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Thank you, didn't set out to offend anyone. Didn't think it was that bad 🙈

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Yellowdays · 17/05/2023 10:55

Some very over sensitive people on this thread. Apparently.

gamerchick · 17/05/2023 10:59

Looks like it's on the mend to me. I'm impressed you managed to take a photo. Sterling holding gob in the right place skills that.

Need to bit of a thicker skin to swearing though. People swear on here, especially when someone's pointed out they don't like it.

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Shell1964 · 17/05/2023 13:34

gamerchick · 17/05/2023 10:59

Looks like it's on the mend to me. I'm impressed you managed to take a photo. Sterling holding gob in the right place skills that.

Need to bit of a thicker skin to swearing though. People swear on here, especially when someone's pointed out they don't like it.

Yes you are probably right, think I just need to ignore and move on 🙂

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