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What happens to an untreated dry socket?
An untreated dry socket can lead to infection.
My sockets don't hurt but are empty is that dry socket?
DEFINITELY NOT A DRY SOCKET... YOU WOULD KNOW IF YOU HAD A DRY SOCKET. BASICALLY YOUR SOCKETS ARE JUST CLEAN.
Can you get dry socket 7 days after a tooth extraction?
It is a bit unlikely to get dry socket 10 days after an extraction, but not impossible. Usually dry socket occurs 3-5 days after the extraction.
Can you use listerine after getting wisdoms pulled?
No, because the alcohol can thin the blood and cause the blood clots to dissolve; leading to a painful condition called dry socket. If you're worried about food or other particles getting stuck or bacteria, ask for Chlorohexidine Gluconate (Peridex in the US).
Does packing a dry socket hurt?
YES
Is dry socket created by cigarettes or weed?
Dry socket is created by the act of sucking so even if you suck too hard on a straw there is a chance you will get it.
Can cold weather affect dry socket?
I not sure if it does but I have dry socket and tge cold on my cheek hurts and feels like it isn't getting warm when insude
How is disinfectant used in dental surgerys?
in my dental practice i routinely use a tetracycline solution to disinfect tooth sockets after the extraction is completed. i simply irrigate the freshly bleeding socket with the saturated solution using a large plastic irrigating syringe. this almost always prevents post-op problems such as "dry socket".
Can slurping foods such as soup give you a dry socket?
No
Can throwing up cause dry socket?
Yes
What is the best pain killer for dry socket?
Percocet
How soon can you eat after having a dry socket treatment?
Eating after treatment of a dry socket when a tooth was pulled, is usually a matter of comfort. Try not to eat anything like nuts, that will lodge in the socket. You may want to stick to liquids or puddings for a day, to allow the dry socket time to heal, and so you won't be biting on a painful surface.
