A member asked:

I got my wisdoms out 3 weeks ago. all are healed but 1. this 1 still has an open socket and has dull pain. if it's a dry socket will it heal itself?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

3 Weeks: After three weeks, it is probably not a dry socket. Delayed healing, maybe. It should heal by itself, but if it would make you feel more comfortable, let your oral surgeon take a look.

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/27/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your surgeon: for evaluation, x-ray and treatment if needed. It is not at all normal to still be in pain after 3 weeks.

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

I got my wisdoms out 3 weeks ago. all are healed but 1. this 1 still has an open socket and has dull pain. if it's a dry socket will it heal itself?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Veres and 2 doctors agreed

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