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Had uper molar extracted tuesday on left side right in front of wisdom tooth, it is now saturday what are the chances of developing dry socket now?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Very Slim to None: The tissue surrounding that socket has started to mature and to migrate to close the wound. Unless you really disturbed the area mechanically, you are pretty much past the time of dry socket.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dry socket: Dry sockets occur when infection resides either in the bone or soft tissue. This occurs because the original infection was not properly detoxed or because the healing clot has been disturbed and a new infection has appeared. Dry sockets always indicate that something is not right.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Very low: Dry socket from upper teeth rare. Should be no problem.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not likely: A dry socket usually can occur within 3 days after an extraction after a blood clot falls out of the socket. If concerned, see your dentist/surgeon for post-op evaluation.

Answered 10/7/2017

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Slim: If you have concerns, call the Dentist or Oral Surgeon that di$ your extraction. Post-surgical Care is part of the care you have paid for, and the responsibility of your treating practitioner.

Answered 11/27/2017

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