How soon after losing blood clot do dry socket develop?

No specific timeline: A dry socket my develope within a day or so or several days. Once the pain starts you should see your dentist immediately to get relief.

Dry socket: The dry socket happens when the clot is lost. Pain symptoms sometime take 3 days to develop.

Dry socket: The pain typically starts about 2-3 days after the tooth was extracted. Other symptoms of dry socket include bad breath and an unpleasant smell. The most important thing you can do to prevent a dry socket is follow the post operative instructions by your surgeon.