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Is it possible for you to get dry socket it if you had stitches put on extraction site?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: The chances are less, but the clot can still be rejected resulting in a dry socket.

Answered 6/18/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Definitely, yes: Yes, you can get dry socket even after stitches were placed after extraction. If concerned see your dentist/surgeon.

Answered 6/3/2021

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Dr. Justin Nelson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

No: no such thing as a dry socket, it is a false term that was put in place decades ago. Now is it possible for you to lose the extraction clot/stitches and have food get into the site or have issues even though you have stitches = Yes. General rule: stitches or not you still need to take care of it, do warm salt water rinses and manage pain/inflammation. If you have issues have it looked at.

Answered 6/29/2016

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