Are these common with extractions?

[Lexie35]

About a week ago I had some extractions done, 2 being wisdom teeth. I try not to use one side of my mouth for eating because I don't want food to get caught on the extraction site. I'm noticing that on that side my teeth (molars) seem to be sore (when I do chew on that side).

Also, near my extraction site of one of my incisors I'm feeling something sticking out from my gums (going forward). Is this like a piece of a root or tooth that was extracted or something?

I also think I may be getting a sore on a different extraction area (kind of on the inside of your gym area). Is this normal when you get teeth removed? Are your gums more prone to sores? I also don't have a partial denture yet. So I know it's not due to 'friction'

Are these all common things?

 

[drhirst]

Hi Lexie35,

All the things you mention are common in the first 3 weeks after extractions. Nothing to worry about at this stage.

Lincoln