A 25-year-old male asked:

I just had my wisdom teeth out on the 6th and one of the blood clots dislodged and fell out, should i be worried about dry socket?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered

Dentistry 42 years experience

Wisdom Teeth: If there is no pain, swelling, or odor you should be fine. Do not brush that area vigorously.

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A female asked:

Wisdom teeth removed 6 days ago. I may have disturbed the blood clot. Am I guaranteed to get dry socket? What would the hole look like if I did?

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A 18-year-old female asked:

4dys after wisdom teeth extraction. I see no blood clots n don't have dry socket. Only canker sores and stiff jaw. Could it be ok for me to smoke?

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I believe that my blood clot became slightly dislodged and I'm afraid of a dry socket. It is the 4th day after my wisdom tooth removal.

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I stopped using gauze only ten minutes after a wisdoms tooth extraction. Will a blood clot still form? Or will i get dry socket?

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Blood Clot for lower wisdom tooth has fallen out within 48hrs. Small amount of blood remains at bottom of socket. Is this normal will i get dry socket?

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