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I had my tooth pulled 4 days ago. will i still get a dry socket?
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Yes: Almost a week (often said "5 days") is a typical risk period for dry socket. If your socket is large and open, and there is not much clotted blood, you are more likely to have dry socket. Smokers have higher chance of getting it also.
Answered 3/23/2020
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