Question 1

can i get a dry socket 6 days after my tooth was pulled?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible,: The usual time frame is 3  to 5 days after removal.  If you smoke, that increases the likelihood of a dry socket. I fyou had an stitches placed that reduces the possibility as does an clotting aids used at the time of surgery.

Question 2

i had my tooth pulled 4 days ago. will i still get a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Almost a week (often said "5 days") is a typical risk period for dry socket. If your socket is large and open, and there is not much clotted blood, you are more likely to have dry socket. Smokers have higher chance of getting it also.

Question 3

i got a wisdom tooth pulled 3 days ago and the scab is gone is this ok will i still get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: If you get a dry socket, they usually occur within 1-2 days after an extraction, and are very painful. Make sure you follow the post-op instructions given to you by the surgeon and keep the surgical site clean.
You might want to call the surgeon to see if they want to examine the surgical site before your next scheduled appt.

Question 4

i just got my tooth pulled n i smoked a lil but didnt suck hard on it will i get a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk: Anything that can cause the blood clot to pull out of the socket can cause a dry socket. Any kind of negative pressure - vacuum- will do so. That's why smoking, spitting and drinking through a straw are to be avoided for at least 48 hours. Good Luck.

Question 5

i have a dry socket from getting my tooth pulled & having horrible pain & swelling & i cannot get to a doctor, im not sure what to do.

Accepted Answer

Dry Socket: Dry socket needs to be treated by a dentist. Antibiotics will help with any infection but will not solve your problem. You'll need to find a way to get to a dentist.

Question 6

can the pain from a dry socket come and go or is it constant? tooth pulled 10days ago. 3-5x a day i get severe pain in jaw that lasts abt 20min

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Yes it is an intermittent pains that come and go. There are risks associated with teeth removal like with any other surgery. The dry socket is the most common complication that characterized by dull, aching pain and a bad smell or taste coming from the empty tooth socket. See your dentist for post-op evaluation and dry socket treatment if needed.

Question 7

got tooth pulled 8 days ago, am i in the clear for getting dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Probably: A dry socket usually occurs in the first few days. After that, the epithelium closes over the socket, basically preventing exposed bone.

Question 8

what is dry socket?? i had a tooth pulled three days ago and the pain is getting worse

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: This refers to after a dental extraction the clot is prematurely removed or comes out .  The socket and nerve stump is exposed to the environment and is usually painful

Question 9

i want to have oral sex with my husband after having a tooth pulled 2 days ago. is there anything you can put in the hole where the tooth was extracted so i can so maybe wont risk dry socket?

Accepted Answer

No risk, no worry: There is no such product and no need. Performing oral sex on your husband will not increase risk of infection in your tooth socket. Any risk of infection is from bacteria that reside naturally in the mouth and throat. They are present in hundreds of times higher quanity than on on the penis or skin anywhere on the body.

Question 10

had tooth pulled 2 days ago.there was a yellow looking covering until today.now it appears to be just a hole.no pain.could i be getting a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Likely ok. A dry socket is painful. If no pain, don't worry. If becomes painful, see dentist. Dry socket can be easily treated by placing meds in socket.

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Had tooth pulled 2 days ago.there was a yellow looking covering until today.now it appears to be just a hole.no pain.could i be getting a dry socket?

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