Question 1

what is a  dry socket?

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Dry socket: Is painful complication following tooth extraction. Helpful home remedy for pain is clove oil.

Question 2

what could cause a dry socket?

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Dry socket: When a extraction site heals too fast from the top down this can occur. It is better to heal from the bottom of the socket first and gradually work it's way to the top during the following few weeks.

Question 3

what does a dry socket first feel like?

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Very painfull: A dry socket can be very painfull.  Usually a sharp radiating pain along the jawline.  Treatment consists of packing the socket with a dressing which will give almost immediate relief.

Question 4

other than pain, what are the syptoms of a dry socket?

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Foul smell or taste: Other symptoms of dry socket include bad breath and an unpleasant smell and taste in your mouth.

Question 5

i think i might have signs of dry socket. what do i do?

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Call Surgeon: Call the dentist who extracted your tooth. They are trained to treat the dry socket if that is what you have.

Question 6

what is the cure for dry socket?

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A dental visit: The socket needs to be cleaned from bacterial debri and medication applied and stiches to hold it in. Antibiotics will be needed also.

Question 7

can you drink with a dry socket?

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Straw: Do not drink through a straw for the first 48 hours after they are removed.  And this includes not drinking any alcohol also.

Question 8

could i drink soda if i have a dry socket?

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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 9

what to do for dry socket if osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Clove oil: If you can't get in to a dentist, try cleaning it out and then using a bit of clove oil. Having osteoporosis really doesn't make any difference when it comes to how we treat a dry socket.

Question 10

how bad is dry socket supposed to smell  ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dry sockets are not usually a result of an infection but dislodging of a blood clot exposing the bone within the socket.

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