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[|Human|] I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed just over two weeks ago. A few days ago, I noticed what I would describe as a white skin tag connected to the side of where one of my teeth were removed. Today I noticed a similar tag on the opposite side of my mouth. It has been a bit painful. What could this be and is it normal?
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome, As you have mentioned you have got your wisdom teeth extracted two weeks ago so I can expect normal healing and closed socket at the extraction site.  White skin tags with pain are may be due ulceration at the extraction site or super infection of the healing tissue due to food lodgment or other debris.  I suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene by regular tooth brushing and gentle flossing of the area. Use antiseptic mouth wash like Betadine or chlorhexidine for 2 to 3 times in a day which will promote faster healing and will prevent infection. These white tags will subside in coming 5 to 7 days. You can apply oral antiseptic anesthetic ointment like McCoppin topically over the affected area to relieve the pain.I hope this helps you, take care