Hi,

7 Days ago I had 3 wisdoom teeth removed, 1 on the top left, and 2 on
the bottom left.  I had an extra tooth on the bottom, they were under
the gums and growing into each other, I had constant problems with
them so they had to go.

My dentist really had to fight with the bottom teeth, and I needed
roughly 6 stitches afterwards.  I noticed that there is a hole that is
at least 6mm deep just behind and to the outside of the remaining
molar.  It is black and crusty looking and hard to see the bottom, I
need to shine a bright flashlight into it to see anything.  I am
constantly getting food stuck in it, I don't know how deep the food
particles can go, I have only taken food out from the very top.  I
have a feeling on the inside of my jawbone that feels like there is
something in there, but it could just be clotting or swelling.

My questions are generally as follows :

1) Should there be a hole at all?
2) If food gets deep into the hole is it dangerous? I was told by a
friend that the body can sorround the food and basically push it out
when it heals, but I can't find any supporting evidence.

Right now I am not feeling any pain except for the feeling I outlined
above.  I went to my dentist 2 days ago for him to look at the sites
because the stitches came out in 2-3 days after extraction.  He did
not see anything he considered wrong, but it was a quick visit and I
don't feel that he saw the hole.

I also have pictures if someone is interested in seeing them.

Thanks for your help,

Steve