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I had dry socket and it was treated. this is the 2nd day without gauze and no pain just littleache. is it supposed to be achy while it stills heals?

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Dr. Howard Schneider answered

Yes: Being a little achy after having a dry socket is perfectly normal. This will probably continue for 5-7 days.

Dr Eleczko and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/20/2016

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Dr. Marshall Dicker answered

Specializes in Dentistry

dry socket: If the pain is at least 90% better you likely are thru the woods and will be ok the slight achyness is the normal healing now that the dry socket is gone.

Answered 10/25/2013

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A member asked:

I had dry socket and it was treated. this is the 2nd day without gauze and no pain just littleache. is it supposed to be achy while it stills heals?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Howard Schneider answered

Dr Eleczko and another doctor agreed

Dr. Marshall Dicker answered

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