10 Dry Socket Symptoms
Symptom #8: Discolored Tissues
Our gums are usually a healthy reddish-pink color. This is largely down to the fact that the blood vessels in the area are so close to the surface, allowing the color of the blood to show through. We can sometimes help identify conditions such as anemia by looking at tissues like the gums.
The process of having a tooth removed is going to cause some damage to the area surrounding the extraction. This damage should only be very minor and will heal within a few days or so. In the case of a dry socket, however, this may not be the case. The tissues may not heal properly, and it can cause them to take on a grayish color.
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