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What to do about dry socket! can sum1 tell me wut it is..?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Lost blood clot: A dry socket occurs when the blood clot that formed in the extraction site is dislodged, resulting in exposed bone. Call your surgeon for follow up care.

Answered 5/13/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dry socket : There are risks associated with teeth removal like with any other surgery. The dry socket is the most common complication that characterized by dull, aching pain and a bad smell or taste coming from the empty tooth socket. See your dentist for post-op evaluation and dry socket treatment if needed.

Answered 5/13/2014

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