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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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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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