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A member asked:

When can i stop worrying about getting a dry socket after extraction?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

7-10 days: If no pain for 7-10 days then you are probably ok if you do not do things that would irritate the area - like smoking.

Answered 3/24/2013

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Dr. Jack Binder answered

Specializes in Dentistry

3 to 5 dyas: A "dry socket" is a breakdown of the clot at the surgical site several days after surgery. If 5 days goes by and you feel fine, i wouldn't worry about it.

Dr Beach and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

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