Bone sticking out after tooth extraction and it was grinded down??

I had a tooth extraction done about 2 weeks ago and had a bone that was sticking out a few days after the exraction. It wasn't something the dentist can pull out since it was part of the jaw bone (i'm guessing) so instead he grinded down the bone and said the gum should grow over it over time.... is this normal?? and is it okay and safe for the dentist to do this?? response from a dentist would be nice





thank you

Bone sticking out after tooth extraction and it was grinded down??
DEAR SHAR4LIFE,


WHEN A TOOTH IS EXTRACTED THERE MAY BE EXPOSED BONE. IF THIS IS PART OF THE JAW, THERE MAY BE LOCAL SURGERY THAT CAN BE DONE TO REMOVE THE EXPOSED BONE AND PUT A STITCH OVER IT.


IS IT NORMAL?


NO, BUT DOES IT HAPPEN NOW AND THEN, RARELY


SINCE I DID NOT SEE THE DENTIST ACTUALLY DO THIS, I CANNOT COMMENT AS TO WHETHER IT WAS OKAY OR NOT.


WHEN TEETH ARE EXTRACTED ATRAUMATICALLY THIS NEVER HAPPENS.
Reply:I'm not a dentist. But I've been a dental assistant for 20 years. And yes bone spurs are very common. Some are small and work there way out. Some are big. And some are still attached to the jaw bone which might have been the case with you. Grinding down the bone is a routine procedure, trust me. If you gums heal over it you will be fine. If not than he may have to open up the area and file some more and put a couple of stitches in to make sure it heals properly.


Don't worry!
Reply:normal.. take your antibiotics!!!
Reply:It is normal that the dentist 'filled' down the bone. Your teeth are supported by bone, and the supporting bone can be sharp after an extraction. If it is too sharp the tissue will not heal correctly, and it would need to be addressed. Once it is addressed, and the bone is no longer 'pointy' then the tissue can properly heal. Your dentist has to do that in order for the wound to heal properly. It does sound odd, but I assure you it is normal.
Reply:yes, it will heal over. i had a small piece of bone sticking out the other day, but my dentist was able to pull it out. good luck to you.