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I had my two upper wisdom teeth extracted and one of them has a clot, it's been a lil over three days now and worried i might be getting dry socket ?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably normal: That said, if you are worried, see your dentist.

Answered 1/20/2021

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pain ?: Swelling ? Any symptoms ? If you're feeling fine then your wound(s) are most likely healing just fine. Dry socket complications are not that common, so don't loose any sleep. See your dentist if you are concerned.

Answered 11/19/2018

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Rare: Dry sockets are less common on the upper jaw. Usually a dry socket will see decreasing pain following the extraction for 2-3 days and then the pain intensifies. May have a foul taste and increased pain when lying down. See the dentist who did the extractions to treat the dry socket if that is the case.

Answered 2/14/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

It is possible: Pain, swelling or discomfort after 3-4 days could indicate a problem (e.g. dry socket). If you fear that something is not right then call your dentist for post-op evaluation.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Call the dentist who extracted: You should call the dentist who extracted your teeth You want to have a good blood clot in the socket so that would be normal Dry sockets usually occur when you don't get a good blood clot and is usually in mandibular teeth rather than the upper teeth and more frequent in smokers

Answered 3/21/2015

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