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Wisdom tooth hole started bleeding quite a bit as brushing my teeth, now there is a deeper hole than before, is this dry socket? procedure 2 weeks ago
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
NO: Dry socket will be painful. Hole is normal. Should disappear over the next several weeks.
Answered 11/11/2016
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Wisdom tooth hole: There is no way to make a diagnosis without a visual and clinical exam. Make an appointment for a post-op exam with your dentist or oral surgeon.
Answered 11/5/2016
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No: You just dislodged part of the clot with your toothbrush. If there's more bleeding, bite on some clean gauze.Try to avoid the area and just gently rinse until it heals. It sounds like everything is going well.
Answered 11/4/2016
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