Question 1

Does the paste  used for dry socket promote healing or does it just help with the pain? how long does dry socket last typically?

Accepted Answer

The application of dry socket paste helps treat alveolitis (inflammation of the bone at the extraction site). It can last from a few days to more than a week. An unfortunate complication following tooth extraction.

Question 2

With dry socket, is it normal to have really severe headache? how long can the symptoms be expected to last?

Accepted Answer

Dry sockets can be very painful, lasting a few weeks.  Severe headaches can happen as well.  You should contact the doctor that did the extractions and hopefully have the areas packed to get some relief, otherwise you will be trying to kill the pain with pain meds that are likely not to help too much.  Once healed, you should be fine, but it can take some time.

Question 3

Dry socket. taken 10mg hydrocodone every4-6hrs. last dose took 15mg and still no relief. is it safe to take the other half? 20mg total?

Accepted Answer

That is a high dose. Probably not since I don't know your weight, other medications and other medical factors. A dry socket can be treated with local measures by dentist/oral surgeon that will take care of most or all of the pain without meds (packing socket with analgesic medication).
Call dentist/oral surgeon to discuss.

Question 4

I had 2 teeth pulled last fri on mon i has on filled cause i had dry socket it's still causing me pain today fri should i go back to dentist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, go back. Your dentist is responsible for monitoring your progress and the healing process as part of routine aftercare.

Question 5

Took 1 baby aspirin last night. nevr took aspirin prior. how long until its anti-clotting effect wears off and also can i have dry socket treated?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin use irreversibly blocks the formation of thromboxane A2 in platelets, producing an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation during the lifetime of the affected platelet (8–9 days). So you better wait that period till your body manufacture new platelets

Question 6

My dry socket no longer hurts because the dentist treated it.i still rinse w/ salt water but when will my bone start to get tissue/granulatio over it?

Accepted Answer

Unless you are are taking a bisphosphonate in which case your bone is not as healthy (osteonecrosis of the jaw).

Question 7

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

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 8

I had my bottom 2 wisdom teeth removed last thursday on october 22nd about 6 days ago & i was wondering when am i out of the clear for a dry socket?

Accepted Answer

I would say allow 2 weeks or...14 days.  And if you've been good about keeping the extractions sites clean you're probably in the clear.  But, if you do have some problems or questions...then call whomever took them out.  That's what you've paid them for.  Peace of mind is very valuable.

Question 9

I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted last friday and i'm a smoker. i was wondering if i'd be ok to smoke and not get dry socket? or a safe way to smoke

Accepted Answer

Most cases of dry socket occur on the lower jaw and happen 3 to 5 days after an extraction. It has only been 3 days so give it a few more if you can. This might actually be a good opportunity for you to quit if you are thinking about it. There really is no safe way to smoke cigarettes, even if you haven't had oral surgery.  However e-cigs may currently be the safest alternative.

Question 10

10 days post wisdom teeth removal. no longer in any pain. but one of my sockets feels sensitive to cold drinks. not a dry socket. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Still healing. If problem still there in 3-4 weeks have it checked. No cold drinks.

How long does dry socket last

Does the paste used for dry socket promote healing or does it just help with the pain? how long does dry socket last typically?

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With dry socket, is it normal to have really severe headache? how long can the symptoms be expected to last?

Dry socket. taken 10mg hydrocodone every4-6hrs. last dose took 15mg and still no relief. is it safe to take the other half? 20mg total?

I had 2 teeth pulled last fri on mon i has on filled cause i had dry socket it's still causing me pain today fri should i go back to dentist?

Took 1 baby aspirin last night. nevr took aspirin prior. how long until its anti-clotting effect wears off and also can i have dry socket treated?

My dry socket no longer hurts because the dentist treated it.i still rinse w/ salt water but when will my bone start to get tissue/granulatio over it?

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

I had my bottom 2 wisdom teeth removed last thursday on october 22nd about 6 days ago & i was wondering when am i out of the clear for a dry socket?

I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted last friday and i'm a smoker. i was wondering if i'd be ok to smoke and not get dry socket? or a safe way to smoke

10 days post wisdom teeth removal. no longer in any pain. but one of my sockets feels sensitive to cold drinks. not a dry socket. what could it be?

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