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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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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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.

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2016

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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

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