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I'm 5 days post tooth extraction (8 bottom right quadrant), am also on penicillin vk 500 mg. how long till i can be free of the risk of dry socket?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You're over the hill: If you haven't developed a dry socket yet, you're pretty much over it.

Answered 6/1/2016

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