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A week after orthodontic tooth extraction, is alveolar bone protrusion red and swollen normal?

Dr. Alex Harris
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2025-05-22 08:21:07
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Orthodontic treatment often involves the extraction of teeth that interfere with other tooth arrangements. One week after extraction, if the patient still has alveolar bone protrusion redness, it is likely to be a manifestation of dry socket, or it may be caused by infection, not normal performance.