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A member asked:
Was given a medicated packing/gauze type material made for packing tooth socket, is that meant to stay in there for several days?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
2 days: While resorbable packings are often used that don't have to be removed, gauze soaked with the appropriate medication is intended to be changed after 24 to 48 hours. Check with your dentist for their advice if you can't be seen again in that interval.
Answered 4/5/2020
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Dry socket: From your question sounds like you have a dry socket after an extraction although you are unclear in your question. If the scoket was dressed with a medicated gauze ; it provided you relief, the dentist that placed it would be planning to see you in 24-48 hours, to remove it ; evaluate your situation ; perhaps redress it. Contact the dentist that treated you. He will be happy to hear from you.
Answered 12/15/2013
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The rule of thumb: The gauze packing should be removed and replaced every 24 hours until symptoms subside. If concerned see your surgeon for management.
Answered 2/18/2015
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