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I have dry socket after wisdom tooth extraction, any suggestions?
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Call Ur Surgeon: Your oral surgeon is best prepared to treat the dry socket with medications. Call the office for a follow up appointment.
Answered 1/21/2014
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See your surgeon: Dry sockets are best treated with a medicated dressing placed in the socket. You need to see the dentist that did your surgery for this.
Answered 1/29/2017
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