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A dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, typically appears as a bare bone in the tooth socket after a tooth extraction. The area may appear empty, with a lack of blood clot and exposed bone, often accompanied by a grayish or whitish coloration. Surrounding tissues may be swollen and inflamed, and the patient may experience severe pain radiating from the socket. It's important to consult a dentist for appropriate treatment if you suspect a dry socket.
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How does smoking cause dry socket?
sucking the cigarette (like a straw) is what causes the dry socket. just like a straw can cause dry socket, cigarettes basically do the same thing. it is recommended to wait 3-5 days to smoke a cigarette after getting your wisdom teeth pulled.
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
Wisdom teeth day 4 pain only on my left side. Do I have dry socket The pain is not terrible but feels the same What willd dry socket look like There is something whiteish over extraction site?
It is not necessarily dry socket. If the pain feels the same, chances are, that side is just healing slower. If the pain gets worse, or is still as bad tomorrow, see your dentist. Since you say it isn't terrible, the fact that only one side hurts does not indicate dry socket.
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.
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.
What do palmetto bug droppings look like?
They look like dry coffee grounds
Do you have a picture of dry socket?
Here's a small youtube video from someone who claims to have dry socket. Looks just like the hole where my molar was extracted - ouch. http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnEqaptD41LY : Here is an illustration of dry socket. Though not an actual photo, it makes the point. : http://www.softdental.com/articles/Dry_Socket_The_Monkey_Wrench_of_Healing.html
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.
What do droughts look like?
dry
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.
