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I think i have dry socket - got wisdom teeth removed. what do i do?
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Call your surgeon: They will take care of placing medicaments to speed up the healing process.
Answered 6/3/2013
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Avoid: If you have been smoking, spitting or drinking with a straw, try to avoid doing those things. If you have a bad taste in your mouth and persistent pain in the extraction site (usually in the lower jaw), your dentist or surgeon should see you to determine if you have a dry socket or not.
Answered 7/28/2013
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