Louisville, KY
A 35-year-old female asked:
How long does dry socket pain take to typically set in once the clot falls out?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Charles Lockhartanswered
Dentistry 10 years experience
Soon: if clot rejected normally there will be discomfort and healing will be slow. There are treatments for discomfort such as dry socket paste placed by a dentist
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Last updated May 8, 2018
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