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Is dry socket a complication after tooth extraction?

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Hi doctor,

It has been five days since I got my wisdom tooth pulled out. The extraction took around 45 minutes for that one tooth, and they had to break it into three pieces. The wisdom tooth was impacted. My dentist packed the socket but said that I might have a dry socket. The pain with the packing was worse, and I was bleeding by the time I got done with the gauze. Is this normal? The pain is better now. I did see a hole in my mouth before they packed it today. I feel there is increasing bad breath. I am currently taking Tylenol, Aspirin, and Amoxicillin.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Nivedita Dalmia

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia is a dedicated Dental Surgeon committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-centered approach. She is skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of dental conditions while ensuring comfort and care. Passionate about promoting dental health, she blends clinical expertise with compassion. Her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental procedures, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

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Hello,

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A dry socket is one of the complications of tooth extraction. If the dry socket occurs, it takes seven to 10 days to heal. Do lukewarm saline mouth rinse for three to four days. And continue the medication as advised. Increase protein intake in your diet, and avoid alcohol, smoking, and soda.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At December 13, 2016
Reviewed At September 27, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia is a dedicated Dental Surgeon committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-centered approach. She is skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of dental conditions while ensuring comfort and care. Passionate about promoting dental health, she blends clinical expertise with compassion. Her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental procedures, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Nivedita Dalmia is a dedicated Dental Surgeon committed to providing high-quality oral healthcare with a patient-centered approach. She is skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of dental conditions while ensuring comfort and care. Passionate about promoting dental health, she blends clinical expertise with compassion. Her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental procedures, helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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