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 is a dry socket and how serious is it?

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Very serious: Dry socket is a painful serious complication after a tooth is extracted.  It is not common--only about 5-7% of all extractions.

Question 3

what is a dry socket and what are the symptoms?

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Intense pain: A dry socket is when the healing blood clot is lost and the bone of the tooth socket is exposed.  It typically happens 3 or 4 days after an extraction.  Dry socket   is very painful and needs treatment by the dentist that did the extraction.  So. Don't hesitate to call the dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 4

in dentistry: what exactly is a dry socket?

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Dry Socket: Dry sockeet occurs when the healing blood clot and granulation tissue comes out of the socket and the socket bone is exposed.  Literally becoming a dry socket of exposed bone.  Can be very painful.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

does dry socket heal on its own?

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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 9

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 10

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.

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