<s>[INST] i just had a tooth extracted, and the one next it actually had to be cut out the gums, this was done Friday. now is Tuesday and I look to see how its healing cause a second stitch fell out and it is really swollen, and there is a hole in the side of my gum, bigger than a pencil point.. what is this? [/INST] Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,  I have gone through your query, as you have swelling in extraction socket , for this it can be due to infection in socket consult dentist and go for irrigation of socket . Do warm saline gargle two - three times a day  Consult dentist and go for Irrigation and Zinc oxide eugenol pack .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.Regards Dr. Priyanka tiwari </s>