What is the effective treatment followed for dry socket?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had an extraction of the right lateral and central incisors yesterday. When I got an excruciating pain at night, I went back to the dentist, and the doctor told me that I have a dry socket near the lateral incisors extraction site.

So she placed a pack over it. But in less than eight hours, the pack came out, and I started to have pain again. I was not given antibiotics or painkillers. What to do?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You have a dry socket near the right lateral incisor extraction site. It takes time to have good healing. In case of dry socket, socket dressing is an effective treatment. It helps to have fast healing, prevent sockets from having food debris, and relieve pain.

This is the best treatment to follow to treat dry socket. If your dressing gets dislodged, you can consult your dentist again. You can ask for some antiseptic gel or mouthwash and a painkiller for severe pain. You should follow oral hygiene instructions strictly. It helps to have a fast healing process.

I hope this answers your query.

Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.