Question 1

is it possible to get dry socket twice on the same wisdom tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but unlikely.: If the clot has been disturbed , a dry socket post-extraction can occur...Especially in smokers. Usually a medicated dressing is changed every other day  or so which would prevent the formation of another dry socket, or exposed bone.

Question 2

i might have to have my top wisdom tooth out soon and i'm so scared! also, how easy is it to get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket unlikely: The occurrence of dry sockets after wisdom tooth extraction is one of the more feared complications. The breakdown of the blood clot that naturally forms after the removal of teeth can lead to an increase in pain. It can happen after any tooth removal, but is most common after the removal of lower wisdom teeth, not uppers. Tobacco is the most important thing to avoid, plus good oral cleaning after.

Question 3

how likely are you to get dry socket 4 days after a wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Not very: Dry socket usually occurs in the first few days following tooth extraction. It is caused by losing the blood clot in the tooth socket and the bacteria in the mouth causing an infection. At four days, the clot should be firmly established and the risk of dry socket diminished greatly. The pain you feel at four days may just be caused by the surgery.

Question 4

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 5

i just had my top right wisdom tooth extracted. can i take excedrin for the pain? will it prevent me from clotting? i don't want to get dry socket

Accepted Answer

Blood Clotting: Excedrin contains aspirin which can prevent clotting. That being said, your normal clotting time for an extraction is 7 to 10 minutes, so by the time you read this your medication will not affect the clot. Do not gargle, rinse hard, or disturb the wound and you should be fine. Take Tylenol if you are really concerned.

Question 6

blood clot for lower wisdom tooth has fallen out within 48hrs. small amount of blood remains at bottom of socket. is this normal will i get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Probably not. If pain increases, likely a dry socket. In that case see doc who did extraction. Easy problem to treat.

Question 7

two days post wisdom tooth extraction. no pain. no swelling. when should i stop worrying about dry socket? when will it appear if i do get it? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Almost there: Continue the post op instructions given to you, and if you still feel great after another 24 to 36 hours, you've pretty much passed up a dry socket.

Question 8

i have just had my wisdom tooth removed and i have a slight cold. i have some phlegm in my throat.will i get dry socket if im slightly sucking it up?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: Dry socket occurs when the clot in an extraction site washes out and the bone in the site becomes exposed to bacteria-containing oral fluids.  The less you suck, the less chance of premature clot loss.  Call your treating Oral Surgeon to discuss post-surgical care.

Question 9

is it true that a bone graft accelerates healing after a wisdom tooth extraction because food can't get into the socket and there is less risk of dry socket? if so, why isn't grafting more common for easier recoveries?

Accepted Answer

: I was told to wait till gums had healed to make certain bone was OK under neath. Also may not even need an implant if you can chew OK.  Save some big bucks

Question 10

my tooth hurt. so i got a root canal done, but it still hurts. i got it extracted with bone grafting. why does it still hurt? ialso got my wisdom tooth extracted the same day on the other side of the mouth and i have a dry socket there. whatshould i do?

Accepted Answer

Non tooth pain?: Check back with your dentist or consider seeing a specialist in facial pain if the dentist finds nothing wrong.  You can find a specialist at www.Aaop.Org or www.Aacfp.Org.

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I might have to have my top wisdom tooth out soon and i'm so scared! also, how easy is it to get dry socket?

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How likely are you to get dry socket 4 days after a wisdom tooth removal?

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

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I just had my top right wisdom tooth extracted. can i take excedrin for the pain? will it prevent me from clotting? i don't want to get dry socket

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Blood clot for lower wisdom tooth has fallen out within 48hrs. small amount of blood remains at bottom of socket. is this normal will i get dry socket?

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Two days post wisdom tooth extraction. no pain. no swelling. when should i stop worrying about dry socket? when will it appear if i do get it? thanks!

A member asked:

I have just had my wisdom tooth removed and i have a slight cold. i have some phlegm in my throat.will i get dry socket if im slightly sucking it up?

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Is it true that a bone graft accelerates healing after a wisdom tooth extraction because food can't get into the socket and there is less risk of dry socket? if so, why isn't grafting more common for easier recoveries?

A member asked:

My tooth hurt. so i got a root canal done, but it still hurts. i got it extracted with bone grafting. why does it still hurt? ialso got my wisdom tooth extracted the same day on the other side of the mouth and i have a dry socket there. whatshould i do?

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