Bone poking out after tooth extractions.

[dentalprobs111]

Hi,
10 days ago I had four upper teeth extracted,two at the rear and the two front ones.After about three days I noticed I could feel the point of the socket bone, between where the two front ones had been,sticking through my gums.I had expected the gum to grow over this bone but it's been ten days now and I can still feel the tip with my tongue.
I've was told by my dentist(before the extractions,which I had done in hospital) to wait six months for the gum to heal before I can have a bridge fitted,but the thought of spending six months with the bone sticking through my gums doesn't appeal to me too much.
I suppose what I want to know is will the bone remodel and the gum cover it eventually(if so,how long is this likely to take) or is it likely to stay the same.
Any advice appreciated.

 

[Stress Doc]

Hi

This sounds like it could be a piece of bone left over after the extraction. They are called spicules or splinters. They are very normal and common. They should work their way out in a few days or weeks. If one is bothersome the dentist can pop it out in a few seconds. They are nothing to worry about. You will be fine.

 

[dentalprobs111]

Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I had read up about those,but I assumed that I would be able to wiggle the bone about with my fingernail if it was a splinter,yet if I try it is definitely unmovable and feels more like part of my skull and certainly doesn't feel like it's going to go anywhere.
It's not hurting or anything,maybe a little sensitive to cold.I will go see my dentist when he opens(Tuesday) and get him to take a look but if you can add anything else,I'd love to hear it.

 

[swampiesue]

I tried to get mine out and wish I hadn't it has vanished high up in my gum now and really hurts..