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A member asked:
Had the medicine packing put in on monday for a dry socket just lost it all mad bleeding a little but is this normal or should i contact my dentist?
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Contact the doctor: Best to repack the socket, and leave it undisturbed
Answered 5/31/2020
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See your dentist: Best to see the dentist who did the extraction so he can check the healing and determine if the packing should be replaced. Some packings are designed to be removed, others dissolve over time.
Answered 6/27/2016
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See your dentist: The packing needs to be changed by the dentist 2-5 times over a 1-2 weeks period. You will be OK.
Answered 4/14/2017
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Always best: Always best to contact the treating General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon whenever you have this, or any other question, about your care. Repacking may be necessary, but only your practitioner will know for sure.
Answered 8/29/2016
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