Exposed out of gun | How problematic is this?

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26 / no drink/smoke, 3 weeks after wisdom tooth + one infront of it were removed. A few days ago I noticed this decent amount of exposed bone in my mouth. Its very hard to get to the dentist but I have an appointment next Wednesday, though should I have done a walk in despite? I can't tell if this is urgent. I've been feeling very sick the past days and don't know if this is the root of it. it doesn't hurt, but my gums do feel weird, and I've been trying to salt water them at least.
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Dr M

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If there is no pain, then most likely the illness could be unrelated. It does sometime happen that you have a bit of exposed bone, where the tooth was extracted. If it does not scratch your tongue, then I usually advise my patients just to leave it as is. The tissue usually covers the bone as healing progresses.
 

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If there is no pain, then most likely the illness could be unrelated. It does sometime happen that you have a bit of exposed bone, where the tooth was extracted. If it does not scratch your tongue, then I usually advise my patients just to leave it as is. The tissue usually covers the bone as healing progresses.
I just pulled it out myself. I guess it wasn't that serious haha
 

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