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I have just had my wisdom tooth removed and i have a slight cold. i have some phlegm in my throat.will i get dry socket if im slightly sucking it up?
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Dry socket: Dry socket occurs when the clot in an extraction site washes out and the bone in the site becomes exposed to bacteria-containing oral fluids. The less you suck, the less chance of premature clot loss. Call your treating Oral Surgeon to discuss post-surgical care.
Answered 7/10/2018
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