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A member asked:

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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Dry Socket: If you do have a dry socket, it needs to be treated by your dentist. Please call for a follow up appointment.

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/22/2018

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