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Think i have a dry socket. can see all the way down into the extraction site. there is a tiny bit of white like snot on bottom. the while film is gone?
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Dry Socket: If you do have a dry socket, it needs to be treated by your dentist. Please call for a follow up appointment.
Answered 5/22/2018
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