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Signs of a dry socket?
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Pain: Severe pain 36 to72 hours after extraction and a foul smell from your mouth are typical signs.
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Dry socket or not?: Dry socket has two simple signs: 1 aching, throbbing pain in the gum or jaw. 2. Horrible taste and smell in your mouth. Since dry socket occurs exclusively following a dental extraction, no extraction--no dry socket.
Answered 6/14/2017
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