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My blood clot came off after a tooth extraction, help please?

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Get treated!: A dry socket is infection that develops in the bone socket. The oral cavity is loaded with bacteria that can infect a socket that has lost its blood clot. 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 12/31/2013

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Blood clot : Call your surgeon. Depending on when the tooth was extracted, he may want to examine the area or just give some advice about how to care for the extraction site. Never be shy about calling your doctor. They are knowledgeable about the problem and the source of the best advice.

Answered 5/4/2015

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