A 34-year-old member asked:
How long does dry socket last?
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Dr. Robert Mokbelanswered
Dentistry 44 years experience
It depends: It is going to depend on how bad was the infection or how difficult was the surgery, it may last a few weeks, the main thing is to take your antibiotics and antiinflammatory medications, see your dentist as needed. Hope you get better soon.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Varies: A dry socket is relatively easily treated by a dentist who can place medication into the socket, usually every 2-3 days until healing resumes and the pain subsides. This can take one visit or many depending upon the medical conditions, the difficulty of the extraction, and whether or not an infection was present. Relief usually begins within hours of placement of the medication.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for a dry socket to heal?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Dentistry 38 years experience
Few days: You will start to feel better quickly after you have treatment and the pain should be gone if a few days. Follow the instructions of your dentist or oral surgeon.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How long does dry socket take to heal?
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Dr. Nathaniel Chananswered
22 years experience
Long time: Dry socket occurs when the blood clot that is supposed to form and seal the hole from an extraction comes out. The extraction site is therefore unable to heal. Go see your dentist because they can clean out the dry socket, re stimulate bleeding and there will be relief almost immediately.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
For how long is it possible for me to get a dry socket?
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Dr. Peter Karsantanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Dry Socket: Generally develops in the first 24-48 hours after the extraction. If you follow all the PO instructions you should not have a problem. As the socket matures and heals you will need to continue rinsing as the socket heals from the bottom up and if food gets trapped it can be uncomfortable. check with your dentist to be sure.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
I'm wondering how long do I have to worry about dry socket?
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Dr. Daniel Rubensteinanswered
Dentistry 53 years experience
Dry socket : If you get a dry socket, it will happen within 3 days of an extraction. After that, normal healing is most likely taking place.
If you have a dry socket, once it is packed by the dentist, the pain will abate.
If you are having discomfort after your extraction, contact your surgeon for an examination.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I'm wondering how long does it take for dry socket to heal?
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Dr. Manami Yamaguchianswered
Dentistry 27 years experience
"A while"...: Depending on how the dry socket is treated, (just waiting? Blood clot is still there or gone? Dry socket paste is placed already? Etc., etc...) this kind of question cannot be answered. It is best to ask your dentist so that you get the answer specific to your condition. It may take as little as a few days, but with a certain medications or medical history, it could take weeks possibly.
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