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A member asked:
I spit and blood came out. i don't want to get dry socket. is this a symptom of dry socket?
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No: Pain, odor, and a bad taste from the extraction site are all indications that you may have a dry socket. But truthfully, it needs to be visualized.
Answered 6/3/2013
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