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How harmful for your health is dry socket supposed to smell and taste?
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No set standard: There's a wide range of odor and bad taste... If you think you have a dry socket, have your surgeon take a look.
Answered 6/3/2013
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Not harmful: If the dry socket is left untreated and leads to infection, it might then affect your body and general health. In most cases the condition is temporary and goes away in 7-10 days.
Answered 1/2/2016
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