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The site does not look to be infected but could this still be dry socket?

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Dr. Chad Gretzula answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Possibly: It depends on how long ago the extractions was done. If you are having a foul smell in your mouth and increased pain than you might have one. See you doctor who took it out and have them take a look at it to make sure there is no infection and to see if the clot did fall out.

Answered 1/15/2013

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A member asked:

The site does not look to be infected but could this still be dry socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chad Gretzula answered

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