Question 1

can you get a dry socket after 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

can i get dry socket after wisdom teeth removal?

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Yes: A dry socket can occur with the removal of any tooth, although in my practice, it is quite rare with removal of teeth in the upper jaw.  Smoking, vigorous rinsing, spitting and drinking through a straw should be avoided immediately postop as these actions may increase the risk of dislodging the blood clot.

Question 4

can i get dry socket after not following post-op wisdom teeth removal instructions?

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Absolutely: Always follow post op instructions to the letter as dry socket is very painful!

Question 5

i had my wisdom teeth out a week ago today. when i was flushing the socket with the syringe they gave me a white tissue like thing came out. there was no bleeding. did i accidentally dislodge the blood clot? can i get dry socket after 7 days?

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Not to worry...: if you're not having any real pain or a dull ache...no dry socket.
They may have put some packing in the hole that was left.   The usual thing is just food that collects in that hole and then you flushed it out.  No pain or bleeding..go about your buz and don't worry. But... if you are concerned go back to whomever removed them and see.   Peace of mind is valuable.

Question 6

how to determine if i get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 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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