A member asked:

Paranoid about getting dry socket after lower molar extraction 56 hours ago. at what point am i "in the clear: for not getting dry socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

7 days: The pain typically starts about 2-3 days after the tooth was extracted. Other symptoms of dry socket include bad breath and an unpleasant smell. The most important thing you can do to prevent a dry socket is follow the post operative instructions by your surgeon.

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2016

3.6k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Paranoid about getting dry socket after lower molar extraction 56 hours ago. at what point am i "in the clear: for not getting dry socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Robinson and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Did a molar extraction I got a dry socket went to the dentist got it clean is it possible to get dry socket again ??I am worried Also when will the mouth feel normal again ?

A member asked:

Is a yellow layer over tooth extraction site normal 3 days after having lower back molar pulled out?? Im terrified it might be dry socket.

A member asked:

7 days post wisdom tooth extraction & scab came off from lower. Rinsed mouth with salt water and noticed a brown object in the sink. There is a hole on bottom. No severe pain. Top has scab intact. I do have TMJ. Is this ok? Is dry socket possible?

A member asked:

Oral surgery. On 6th day of healing 3rd molar extractions & got stitches. On one lower site a small blood clot chunk (covered tip of q-tip) fell out today. Little pain. 21 yrs old. Don't smoke, no straw. Possible dry socket on day 6-7 after surgery?

A member asked:

I've been struggling with terrible anxiety post molar extraction. I'm now on day 10 of healing. Can I stop panicking about dry socket? I still have white tissue visible while the gums are healing, no pain, etc. Is it bad I'm not fully healed yet?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can I get dry socket on 8day old extraction. 2nd lower left molar. Thanks?

I've lost the blood clot on my molar less than 24 hours after extraction. Will I now definitely get dry socket? The pain is only slightly worse now.

96 hours (4 days) out from a lower molar extraction. Should i still be concerned about getting dry socket?

It's been four days after lower left molar extraction, is there a risk of dry socket if I smoke?

Tooth extraction week ago,lower molar. Dry socket when pretty closed up wound. still hurts but wound almost closed. Why isn't the pain going away?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?