Question 1

i need to know how do you know if you have a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

PAIN: That does not stop and that does not allow you to sleep. Easily treated so see your dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 2

is it possible for you to drink alcohol when you have a dry socket?

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Maybe: Be careful drinking alcohol if you are on pain killers.

Question 3

how to tell if you have a dry socket or infection after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: The only way to tell for sure is to have the extraction site examined.
See your dentist or oral surgeon for an examination.

Question 4

i may have a dry socket but how can i be certain?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: The dentist that extracted the tooth can evaluate the site. If you have a lot of pain in that area and it smells and tastes horrible, then you mos likely have a dry socket. Best to get it looked at just the same.

Question 5

how many times do you need to go back and have a dry socket repacked?

Accepted Answer

Once or twice: Dry sockets can be controlled in as few as one visit, but could take several visits to manage completely.

Question 6

i am pretty sure i have a dry socket. what are the immediate steps i should take?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: Do not try to treat this yourself.             See your dentist or oral surgeon asap.

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 if i have a dry socket, but i don't feel so much pain. is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: Dry socket is very painful in the days following an extraction.  If you do not have severe pain you do not have dry socket.  But you should call the dentist that did your extractions if you have any concerns about healing.

Question 9

how to tell if i have a dry socket and should i take this amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Severe pain: The major symptom of a dry socket is intense pain.  This  is not from an infection so antibiotics will not help.  This is a loss of the healing blood clot.  You need treatment. Call the doctor that did the extraction.

Question 10

i have a dry socket and it was packed with dry socket paste at 8am today and the packing has came out is there any otc tx i can use till tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Clove Oil: and OTC NSAIDs or Tylenol (acetaminophen). However, the most proper and efficient treatment can be provided only by your dentist.

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I may have a dry socket but how can i be certain?

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I have a dry socket and it was packed with dry socket paste at 8am today and the packing has came out is there any otc tx i can use till tomorrow?

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