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A member asked:
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
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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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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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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