 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | It is very common for loose bone pieces called "spicules" to work their way out through the gums anytime after extractions. I have even had a patient have one come out as long as 20 years after an extraction is done.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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