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A member asked:
Two days post wisdom tooth extraction. no pain. no swelling. when should i stop worrying about dry socket? when will it appear if i do get it? thanks!
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Almost there: Continue the post op instructions given to you, and if you still feel great after another 24 to 36 hours, you've pretty much passed up a dry socket.
Answered 2/4/2018
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