Question 1

dentist gave me alvogyl for dry socket; said no need to come back. how long is too long for alvogyl to be in my mouth? it's tucked in there tight.

Accepted Answer

Followup is needed.: Alvogyl paste has a antisptic &amp; a analgesic &amp; ananesthetic component.When you have a dry socket,this paste may help calm down the pain,&amp; lets your wound heal slowly from bottom up.If it is along time since the paste was placed &amp; you have pain,discomfort or lack of proper healing, you should go back to your dentist just for a check.If everything looked OK, your dentist would advise you so.

Question 2

what can i do to take care of a dry socket after having alvogyl?

Accepted Answer

Alvogyl: After being treated with Alvogyl for a dry socket, you should be able to resume your normal activities with relative comfort.  Follow the post care instructions provided by the dental professional caring for you and implement  meticulous oral hygiene. A dry socket will usually take a little longer to heal so try to be patient as you continue to heal.

Question 3

alvogyl came out after 3 days of dry socket treatment . i don't feel any pain but should i go see the dr. and put the another alvogyl? or let it be?

Accepted Answer

Let it be: The medication placed in your socket was to relieve pain until your socket started healing. No pain means you do not have to replace the Alvogyl.

Question 4

what are the signs of dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Pain: A dry socket usually develops 3-5 days post-operatively. There is constant pain which can be severe and a bad odor.

Question 5

what is the cure for dry socket?

Accepted Answer

A dental visit: The socket needs to be cleaned from bacterial debri and medication applied and stiches to hold it in. Antibiotics will be needed also.

Question 6

can you drink with a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Straw: Do not drink through a straw for the first 48 hours after they are removed.  And this includes not drinking any alcohol also.

Question 7

could i drink soda if i have a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The main issue with a dry socket under treatment is to not disturb or displace any dressings that have been placed there. While no dentist would recommend soda over more healthy choices, careful drinking without using a straw is not specifically contraindicated.

Question 8

what to do for dry socket if osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Clove oil: If you can't get in to a dentist, try cleaning it out and then using a bit of clove oil. Having osteoporosis really doesn't make any difference when it comes to how we treat a dry socket.

Question 9

how bad is dry socket supposed to smell  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dry sockets are not usually a result of an infection but dislodging of a blood clot exposing the bone within the socket.

Question 10

in dentistry: what exactly is a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Dry Socket: Dry sockeet occurs when the healing blood clot and granulation tissue comes out of the socket and the socket bone is exposed.  Literally becoming a dry socket of exposed bone.  Can be very painful.

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Dentist gave me alvogyl for dry socket; said no need to come back. how long is too long for alvogyl to be in my mouth? it's tucked in there tight.

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What can i do to take care of a dry socket after having alvogyl?

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Alvogyl came out after 3 days of dry socket treatment . i don't feel any pain but should i go see the dr. and put the another alvogyl? or let it be?

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What are the signs of dry socket?

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What is the cure for dry socket?

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Can you drink with a dry socket?

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Could i drink soda if i have a dry socket?

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What to do for dry socket if osteoporosis?

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How bad is dry socket supposed to smell ?

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In dentistry: what exactly is a dry socket?

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