Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
In how many days do dry sockets form after having a tooth pulled?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
2-3 days: Usually 3 days after the tooth is extracted a dry socket forms. See your doctor asap to get out of pain.
Answered 12/3/2012
5.5k views
Thank
4-5 days: The most common is 4-5 days after extraction. Avoiding alcohol and smoking can help prevent them from happening.
Answered 12/4/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Would it be possible to develop dry sockets 3 1/2 weeks after tooth extraction?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What to do for dry sockets after wisdom tooth extraction?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Hello, I had my bottom left wisdom tooth and my upper left wisdom tooth removed on Wednesday 8:30am.. It has been in 96hrs (4days) since then extraction. I am a smoker and I would really like to know is it is safe to smoke now without causing dry sockets
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How long after wisdom tooth extraction is it possible to get dry sockets?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My dentist put on Stitches after extracting the tooth. Does that help prevent dry sockets? It also seems like he's sewed something on to my cheek?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had all my upper teeth pulled 7 days ago when can I stop worrying about a dry socket? Is it normal for my sockets to smell funny?
I was wondering is it possible to get dry sockets 4 days after wisdom tooth surgery?
How would I know if I have dry sockets it's been 4 days since my molar was extracted not wisdom tooth I am a smoker ?
I have a vile taste in my mouth 11 days after a quadruple wisdom tooth extraction and a week after being treated for dry sockets. It is not improving.?
Can a tooth that was rooted into the jaw and dry sockets can still develop?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
