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I had all my upper teeth pulled 7 days ago when can i stop worrying about a dry socket? is it normal for my sockets to smell funny?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry socket: After 7 days, the chances of a dry socket are slim. Healing is dependent on how much infection was present, and the amount of bone that was removed. Make sure you follow the surgeon's post-op advice on caring for the wounds, and return to the surgeon for post-op exam and care.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Keith Hollander answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry socket: Most dry sockets happen within 2-5 days. Yes sockets can have a funny smell as they heal, food and oral debris can accumulate in site. Use a plastic syringe with salt water or Hydrogen peroxide to gently rinse the site

Answered 6/18/2014

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