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Dry socket dressed yesterday morning with desolvable dressing however it seems to be trying to fall out. it's poking out the top. what should i do?
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Very carefully: cut off the top inch or two of the dressing. Hope this helps You may want someone to do this for you a small manicure scissors (or "baby scissors") is preferable! Dr Z
Answered 9/19/2015
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Dry socket: Call your dentist or oral surgeon and ask them for advice. They may want to see you and change or trim the dressing.
Answered 9/16/2016
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