A member asked:

Lower left impacted wisdom extracted one week ago. was stitched, but continues to ooze old blood and a smelly pus. on antibiotics. is this dry socket?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Dry socket occurs when the blood clot dislodges and the underlying bone is exposed. You appear to have an infection.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Infection: But probably not a dry socket. Dentist is treating w antibiotics. Can take up to 2 days to start working. Make sure to take EXACTLY as directed until all are gone.

Answered 10/21/2016

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Not dry socket: This is not dry socket. It may be an infection. Call the dentist that did the extraction today about this. Don't wait

Answered 10/23/2016

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