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Is dislodgement of medicated paste in the dry socket a cause of concern?

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Dr. Bharat Joshi

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Published At January 13, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 5, 2022

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had all of my teeth pulled out 14 days ago. When I went to the doctor three days ago, the doctor kept dry socket paste and stitched it in two spots. Today morning when I used my medicated rinse, the paste was dislodged out of my socket as well as my stitches seemed to be very loose. I tried to put it back. They are non-dissolvable, and I am supposed to get them removed on Monday. I am worried about what is going on. I had a lot of infections in my mouth when they pulled out teeth. I have abscesses everywhere, for which I am taking antibiotics now. Now I am worried about the stitches. Is this normal? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern.

Since you have a dry socket, you have to be extra precautious. The chance of paste coming out is infrequent. Please maintain good oral hygiene, and please do take antibiotics and analgesics properly. I suggest you do a warm saline rinse once in six hours a day for atleast five days. Avoid eating using the affected side since abscesses are already there, and there are chances of reoccurrence. Kindly mention when stitches were given so that I can access the condition better.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Bharat Joshi
Dr. Bharat Joshi

Dentistry

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