had them pulled 2 months ago..... all 4 non impacted just a straight pull, i had partial dry socket but i asume by now thats healed but im still expirencing some sensitivity and jaw pain.... and there are still 4 holes back there... do u think i have an infection or dry socket... how do i know if i have an infection or dry socket... i am smoking.... about 10-15 cigs a day.... its already been 2 months how much longer until the holes heal...thanks
2007-09-20 16:46:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
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2007-09-21 16:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dr James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I had my wisdom teeth pulled I still smoked a pack a day and got dry sockets continued to smoke even after that and then cut back to 1/2 a pack it took 6 months for the holes to heal. Us smokers we just don't learn! lol
2007-09-20 19:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by mizsch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAVING A DRY-SOCKET TAKES WEEKS TO FULLY HEAL. SMOKING JUST MAKES THIS EVEN LONGER.
2007-09-20 18:54:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋