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Is it possible to get malformed clot formation 2 days after wisdom tooth pulled? caused increased pain. needed irrigation and medicated packing

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DRY-SOCKET: You have the symptoms of a dry socket an incomplete -not fully formed clot with exposed bone leading to a painful experience needing irrigation-packing and possible pain medication.

Answered 2/20/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is possible : Common post dental extraction complication. It could happened when the blood clot in the socket is lost prematurely or infected, and the bone (socket) become exposed. If not painful is a self limiting condition and will be resolved in 7-10 days. Use a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), keep the socket and your mouth clean. If concerned see your dentist for post-op examination. Take care.

Answered 5/11/2014

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