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I have loose blood clots after wisdom teeth extraction, what can i take for this?
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Bone infection: A dry socket is infection that develops in the bone socket. It is best treated by careful debridement to remove the layer of infected bone and to restart bleeding that important in the development of a full socket blood clot. Perscription antibiotic and anti inflammatory medication is often indicated.
Answered 3/1/2016
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