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A member asked:
I had #19 and #3 tooth extraction/bone graft 6 days ago. what is my risk for dry socket? how long until i can be sure that i won't get dry socket?
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Not long: Keep the area clean; gentle salt water rinse in the extraction areas. Once the sites are healed over your risk is reduced to minimal
Answered 1/5/2019
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Almost zero: After six days the tissue has really started to heal. Since you had the sockets packed with grafting material, covered with a membrane, and sutured closed, your chances of a dry socket are almost nil.
Answered 9/9/2018
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No-risk: Bone grafting at the time of extraction gives the bony socket a special framework on which your new bone cells can grow with much less re-contouring of the surrounding bone. There is almost no risk for dry socket.
Answered 9/9/2018
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Low: By 6 days chance of dry socket minimal. Don't smoke. Avoid alcohol. You should be OK. Make sure to talk to your Dentist about tooth replacement before adjacent and opposing teeth destabilize.
Answered 6/1/2016
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