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Can it hurt when they fix dry socket?

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Dry Socket: Since the pain from a dry socket is usually pretty intense, the discomfort from packing a dry socket is much of the same, however it is difficult to quantify pain as it varies greatly from person to person. Something excruciating to one may just be a nagging ache to another.

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Answered 4/17/2016

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