Have a dry socket. the oral surgeon packed it with meds on monday. i can't even rinse it without pain. is this ever going to heal?

Be gentle & wait: Dry socket is usually due to loss of blood clot covering the exposed bone and tissue. Over time this clot is replaced by healing tissue that covers the bone & exposed tissue.This also will cause reduction of pain. This process usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Be gentle to avoid removing the healing tissue tissue while rinsing or hygiene care. If pain lasts longer than 3 weeks have it checked.