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Had tooth extracted tues good clot that pm no clot wed am some pain terrible taste in my mouth is that from the infection or dry socket?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry Socket: Most likely dry socket. Easily treated by your dentist with medication placed on a gauze. Give them a call for a followup.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 4/13/2018

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A member asked:

Had tooth extracted tues good clot that pm no clot wed am some pain terrible taste in my mouth is that from the infection or dry socket?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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