Question 1

can i get dry socket after a week?

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dry socket: A dry socket does not usually start causing symptoms until about 4 days following an extraction and lasts about 2 weeks.  Your dentist can pack the socket with a medicated material that will ease the pain.  You may also need an analgesic to help out.

Question 2

how to determine if i get dry socket?

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Dental evaluation: Severe pain, generally 2-3 days following the extraction of a tooth, when there was less pain prior, is a typical indication of a dry socket. Loss of blood clot and bad odor	aste are other symptoms. A trip to the dentist who can place some medication in the socket usually relieves pain and causes natural healing to resume quickly.

Question 3

can you get a dry socket after 3 weeks?

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Unlikely: Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) would be unusual if you had no pain after the extraction.  If you had it it may last that long but this is not common.  If you are having problems please see the surgeon who preformed the procedure.

Question 4

what is dry socket and how do you get it?

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Dry socket: Dry socket is a painful complication that can happen after tooth extraction. The pain typically starts about 2-3 days after extraction. Other symptoms of dry socket include bad breath and an unpleasant smell. The most important thing you can do to prevent a dry socket is follow the postoperative instructions by your surgeon.

Question 5

possible to get dry socket after 2 weeks?

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Possible: It is possible to have a dry socket 2 weeks after an extraction it it typically occurs sooner than this. An infection can happen   in this time period.There would be intensive pain with a dry socket.  Please call the dentist that did your extraction about your symptoms.  They cn determine what is going on and what treatment is needed.  Call today.

Question 6

is it possible for you to get dry socket twice?

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Yes: Unfortunately, rejection of the blood clot causes a dry socket.  Any thing that loosens a clot can recur, but this is uncommon.

Question 7

wanted to know if i can get dry socket after 11 days?

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HMMM: Probably not however you may have food caught in the area that is healing so see your dentist and rinse rinse rinse with warm salty water after eating to remove any food debris as well as gently brushing the area.

Question 8

is it possible for you to get dry socket after a week?

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Dry socket: A dry socket is the result of an extraction site not forming a clot, and is extremely painful. This will happen within 1-2 days after the extraction. If you have had no serious pain for a week, then you do not have a dry socket.
If you are having discomfort a week after an extraction, return to your surgeon to have the area examined.

Question 9

for how long is it possible for me to get a dry socket?

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Dry Socket: Generally develops in the first 24-48 hours after the extraction. If  you follow all the PO instructions you should not have a problem. As the socket matures and heals you will need to continue rinsing as the socket heals from the bottom up and if food gets trapped it can be uncomfortable. check with your dentist to be sure.

Question 10

please tell me if you can get a dry socket after a week?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Dry sockets usually occur 2-4 days following the extraction. If you have any pain or problems, see the dentist who removed your tooth for an evaluation.

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