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Does vicoprofen (hydrocodone and ibuprofen) cause dry socket after extraction?

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No: A dry socket will present as intense/increasing pain typically 48 hours after a tooth extraction. It is caused by exposed bone in an area that has lost it's blood clot. Treatment is to have a medicated dressing placed into the affected area. Antibiotics will not help a dry socket.

Answered 8/30/2013

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