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Would it be possible to develop dry sockets 3 1/2 weeks after tooth extraction?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No.: By the three and a half week mark, you should be almost completely healed. Go have things checked if you're having unusual pain.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/3/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: I have personally never seen a dry socket that developed later than 1 week following an extraction.

Dr Asseff agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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