What are bone spurs?

[JenniD25]

A friend of mine who had the same thing done as me the day before I did we both had teeth extracted and had immediate dentures placed told me she has bone spurs and has been pulling them out herself. I was wondering what they are and how do you treat them. I think I may have some I am not sure I know I have some sore spots and when my denture is in it hurts a lot no matter what I do I have tried to put the Benzocaine they told me to use on these sores but it does not help with the pain. I am already having issues with my dentist as he has told me my Fistula will heal on its own and does not need anymore attention. He also has contradicted himself on telling me to rinse with Milk of magnesia after I eat or drink anything but also told me during the same appointment I can hold off rinsing and should only be doing it 3 times a day. I want to switch dentists but with my insurance if I do that I will have to pay for all my denture expenses out of pocket and that is just not a possibility. Any information would be greatly appreciated thank you very much.

 

[Gordon]

They're better known as bone spicules, lots of stuff on here about them. They are little sharp edges of the bone socket of the teeth that can become detached from the main part of the socket and kind of cut through the gums as the socket heals. Some people seem to get them more than others, there doesn't seem to be a pattern to it. They can either be removed by the patient or dentist, or left till they work their own way out.