Question 1

is it normal for the medicine pack for a dry socket to fall out?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is meant to fall out with time.  If you are bleeding or having a problem, call the dentist or oral surgeon who performed or discuss with the doctor on call.  Otherwise, observe and it should be okay.  Do not hesitate to call or be seen.  Socket to me!

Question 2

had the medicine packing put in on monday for a dry socket just lost it all mad bleeding a little but is this normal or should i contact my dentist?

Accepted Answer

Contact the doctor: Best to repack the socket, and leave it undisturbed

Question 3

wisdom tooth extracted got a dry socket it was then packed with packing strip with medication was told that the packing strip will fall out. will it?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth: A dry socket occurs when the blood clot is lost after tooth extraction leaving the bone and nerve exposed.  This can be due to infection,nicotine,sucking through a straw or certain hormones such as oral contraceptives.  The treatment is packing with medication.  The packing is usually changed as often as daily.  As the tooth heals the packing will fall out.

Question 4

what if my dry socket pack comes out the same day?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket paste: Depending upon your specific circumstances, if you don't have much pain, you should be fine. If it starts hurting again you should return to the dentist to have it repacked. The dry socket paste is to relieve the pain and induce healing in the socket. It should heal either way.

Question 5

will a dry socket heal with only one packing? i went to er (my dr out of town) er dr said hole is closed there's nothing for him to pack...help!

Accepted Answer

WHY-NOT: If hole is closed - no pain or odor than should be ok. Go back to your dentist when he or she returns.

Question 6

infected wisdom tooth removed 6d ago. achey jaw/ear pain ystrday. stitches out today--no dry socket but he put med pack anyway. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Any fevers?: if its just pain that is probably par for the course. As long as you are not having fevers you should be fine but obviously follow up with the dentist/surgeon as needed

Question 7

can someone tell me how long will dry socket packing last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on material: Some dry socket packings should be changed every few days, others are meant to last until the socket starts to heal.  Best thing is to contact the person who did the extractions.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

concerned about dry socket packing. how to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Avoiding dry socket: You want to avoid dry socket all together.  Follow the instructions given for post-op care. Don't:  smoke, drink from a straw, spit, or brush area hard.  Don't pick at socket if anything gets in it.  Don't eat on it, avoid crunchy/hard foods.  In general, avoid area as best as possible.  Dry sockets can be very painful.

Question 10

i am trying to remove dry socket packing but can't see the gauze. is it possible that it came out on its own? how do i find it? doc said he left a tag

Accepted Answer

It's possible: I would recommend that you let your dentist take a look to be sure.

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Is it normal for the medicine pack for a dry socket to fall out

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Had the medicine packing put in on monday for a dry socket just lost it all mad bleeding a little but is this normal or should i contact my dentist?

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Wisdom tooth extracted got a dry socket it was then packed with packing strip with medication was told that the packing strip will fall out. will it?

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What if my dry socket pack comes out the same day?

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Will a dry socket heal with only one packing? i went to er (my dr out of town) er dr said hole is closed there's nothing for him to pack...help!

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Infected wisdom tooth removed 6d ago. achey jaw/ear pain ystrday. stitches out today--no dry socket but he put med pack anyway. should i be concerned?

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Can someone tell me how long will dry socket packing last?

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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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Concerned about dry socket packing. how to prevent this?

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I am trying to remove dry socket packing but can't see the gauze. is it possible that it came out on its own? how do i find it? doc said he left a tag

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