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Wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago. i may have disturbed the blood clot. am i guaranteed to get dry socket? what would the hole look like if i did?
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Not necessarily: Just to be sure, I would get back to the dentist/oral surgeon and be checked
Answered 11/13/2014
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