When should I be concerned about dry sockets?!
Question: When should I be concerned about dry sockets.?
I had all of my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday.. It's now Thursday and if I miss my pain meds by a small timeframe it hurts severely.. I know pain is normal after the process, but I thought it was supposed to subside after a couple days.. Should I worry about dry sockets.?Health Question & Answer
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Dry sockets form from the release of the blood clot within the socket, causing a void where the wisdom tooth used to be.. If you can feel a hole with your tongue, or see one in the mirror for that matter, contact your surgeon and he/she may be able to provide a medicated filling to replace the missing clot.. This gives substance for your gum to grow over.. As far as the pain, it is not unusual for pains to last over a month.. If you have any further concerns or the pain does not begin to subside at all, give your surgeon a follow-up call and he/she should be able to guide you with more specific instructions to your case over the phone..Health Question & Answer
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