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I know I dont have it but when am I safe so I will stop worrying about it?

2007-06-27 06:58:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Dental

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Dry socket is the most common complication of an extraction. It develops in about 5% of tooth extractions. It is very painful condition that is easily treated.
A dry socket is:
Any socket in which a patient is having pain due to the loss of the blood clot thus exposing the bone to air, food, and fluids along with an offensive odor. This often occurs two or more days after an extraction and can last about 5-6 days. It is normal to have soreness and discomfort following an extraction.

However, pain should be lessening by the second day.
This condition exist when a blood clot is dislodged from the surgery site thus exposing the bone and fine nerve endings. The blood clot helps in the stopping of bleeding and lays the foundation or framework for new tissue and bone to develop over a two-month healing process. This condition is more common in the mandibular area and in back teeth due to poorer circulation in this area, with wisdom teeth being the most common site. Dry socket delays the healing process.

It usually takes gum tissue about 3-4 weeks to heal where as the bone can take up to six months to heal.

2007-06-27 11:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by VetSupporter 4 · 0 0

The ache you believe as a consequence of a dry socket is a long way worse than the ache of getting a teeth eliminated. A dry socket is a influence of the blood clot that varieties after extraction of the teeth being dislodged. It leaves the nerve uncovered and is incredibly painful. I would not drink sodas, as it is viable for the carbonation to dislodge the clot. Give it approximately seventy two hours to be trustworthy. I had all 4 of my knowledge enamel (that have been impacted) eliminated whilst I was once within the navy. Local anesthetic handiest and the health care provider was once a beginner. That was once in 1996 and I nonetheless consider it naturally.

2016-09-05 09:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

When the wounds are closed. There is no particular number of days.

2007-06-27 07:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0 5

HELLO,
IF AFTER 48 HOURS YOU DON'T HAVE IT YOU WON'T GET IT.

2007-06-27 07:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0 4

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