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Not very likely. 3-5% of people get dry sockets. Mostly in people who smoke or people who have thin blood, or having a condition to where they dont heal very well. Most dry socketsaccrueon the lower teeth. If you do get dry socket see your dentist.

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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?

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Is green or brown pus in the tooth socket normal after an extraction?

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Do you have dry socket if you see a tiny spot of white from an extracted back tooth four days later with moderately severe pain?

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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.


Does packing a dry socket hurt?

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Is dry socket created by cigarettes or weed?

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Can cold weather affect dry socket?

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How soon can you eat after having a dry socket treatment?

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After a tooth extraction What does it mean if the socket turns white?

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What is the best pain killer for dry socket?

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Can slurping foods such as soup give you a dry socket?

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