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A member asked:
I'm still so scared of getting a dry socket. what does it look like?
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Dry socket: This actually occurs infrequently, especially if you follow your dentist's post operative instructions. Most patients can't actually see well enough into the socket to evaluate proper blood clot formation. Rather than seeing it, you will be in severe pain 2-4 days following the extraction. Stop worrying and enjoy your life.
Answered 12/12/2013
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Empty tooth socket: actually, dry looking socket. Instead of a dark blood clot, granulation tissue there will just be whitish bone.
Answered 8/29/2016
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Dr.. says 8 days i'm clear from dry socket in my top left and bottom..why is my jaw still sore after 8-9 days..I get stiches removed today as well.
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I got my wisdom teeth out a week ago and the bottom one opened back up today. Is it still possible get a dry socket?
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I got a wisdom tooth pulled 3 days ago and the scab is gone is this OK will I still get dry socket?
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My dry socket no longer hurts because the dentist treated it.I still rinse w/ salt water but when will my bone start to get tissue/granulatio over it?
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Its been a week since I had all 4 wisdoms pulled, I was wondering if Theres still a chance I could get dry socket if I start smoking? ** Keep in mind I still have stiches in bottom gums **
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