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Comprehensive Dentistry (Expert Forum)
dry socket
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dry socket
by Cassie303, Aug 13, 2009 02:53PM
I had a tooth extracted 1 week ago and I was in horrible pain, so I went to the dentist (after a week) where I was told I had a dry socket. They packed the hole and said leave it in for 2 days then I can take it out and if it falls out before then it is ok. I am soooo scared to remove the packing because I dont want to feel that pain ever again. I read that you are supposed to change it every other day for like a week??? Is 2 days enough time to heal a dry socket?
Member Comments (1)
by Top 3 Dentists, Aug 13, 2009 10:08PM
, Aug 13, 2009 10:08PMTo: Cassie303
yes that is adequate time. However, it would be a good idea for you to go in and have the surgeon take a look at the extraction area as well just to make sure you are healing well.
