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I have a dry socket. doc gave me pills for the pain and a syringe to clean the sockets. tried the syringe and it hurt a like crazy. is this normal?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No.: The treatment for dry socket is for your dentist to rinse the socket with saline or antiseptic solution to dislodge any debris left in there and then pack it with medicated dressing or paste. The advice to the patient is to avoid any activity like aggressive rinsing, smoking or using straws that might remove the pack. The area needs to heal without disturbance.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Dry Socket Paste: Your dentist needs to use dry socket paste on strip gauze that will be packed into the socket. It may need to be changed two or three times once every other day, but that should do the trick.
Answered 6/9/2015
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It is not normal: The symptoms of dry socket include bad breath, foul taste and an unpleasant smell. When that's the case, see your dentist for dry socket dressing appointment.
Answered 6/10/2015
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