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How long after an extraction until you don't have to worry about dry socket?

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More than 2 weeks: Dry socket typically happens about a week or 10 days after an extraction and you would have severe pain.

Answered 8/20/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ten days: Dry sockets do not form ten days post op. If you think you have this condition, contact your dentist immediately for proper treatment.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Justin Nelson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

Depends: Average is 10 days but it all depends on the treatment done, the skill of the dentist/Oral surgeon & you overall health. I see people with most issues within the 4-5 day more and then a total separate group around the 25-30day mark (usually about 5% of patients experiences issue after treatment in my experience). So it varies but just keep it clean and most people are out of the woods in 10 days

Answered 3/21/2016

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