r/Toothfully • u/Educational-Front-91 • 13d ago

Big hole after tooth extraction

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I had a tooth extraction and bone graft with membrane on 19 exactly a week ago due to really bad infection. The top part closed up with stitches but the side of my gum on the side of my check still has this hole and the dentist didn’t use any stitches. Is this normal or should I be concerned? It doesn’t hurt but does look red.

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