Question 1

what is a  dry socket?

Accepted Answer

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

will a dry socket heal itself?

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Yes: Dry sockets heal themselves, but having your dentist place medicated dressings in the socket will make the process less painful. No need to suffer when help is just a phone call away.

Question 4

how long does dry socket last?

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It depends: It is going to depend on how bad was the infection or how difficult was the surgery, it may last a few weeks, the main thing is to take your antibiotics and antiinflammatory medications, see your dentist as needed. Hope you get better soon.

Question 5

does dry socket heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but very slowly: You are much better off returning to the dentist who did the extraction to have it treated. Dry socket is very painful precisely because it is not healing.

Question 6

what are the signs of dry socket?

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Pain: A dry socket usually develops 3-5 days post-operatively. There is constant pain which can be severe and a bad odor.

Question 7

how do you treat dry socket pain?

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Treatment:: local treatment ( dressing) or packing the socket) can be provided by a dentist, and a general medication such as antibiotics can help with the infection.but best medication is prevention, allow a proper blood clot the time to form before rinsing or eating on the side, no smoking for a few days after the extraction and especially if you have already Ardy socket.

Question 8

can i get dry socket after a week?

Accepted Answer

dry socket: A dry socket does not usually start causing symptoms until about 4 days following an extraction and lasts about 2 weeks.  Your dentist can pack the socket with a medicated material that will ease the pain.  You may also need an analgesic to help out.

Question 9

how to determine if i get dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Dental evaluation: Severe pain, generally 2-3 days following the extraction of a tooth, when there was less pain prior, is a typical indication of a dry socket. Loss of blood clot and bad odor	aste are other symptoms. A trip to the dentist who can place some medication in the socket usually relieves pain and causes natural healing to resume quickly.

Question 10

how to determine if i got dry socket?

Accepted Answer

Dental evaluation: Severe pain, generally 2-3 days following the extraction of a tooth, when there was less pain prior, is a typical indication of a dry socket. Loss of blood clot and bad odor	aste are other symptoms. A trip to the dentist who can place some medication in the socket usually relieves pain and causes natural healing to resume quickly.

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