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Does abscess drainage cause a dry socket?
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No : A dry socket is a complication in healing secondary to a tooth being removed. An abscess drainage is usually from an infection and the source of th einfection is still in the mouth.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction.
Answered 5/31/2013
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