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Dry Socket

I am in my second week of Dry Socket trauma and pain. How long could this last and does the socket heal it self?


This discussion is related to dry socket lasting forever !! extraction over 2 weeks ago.
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I am having oral surgery in four days what are the signs of dry socket?
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Dear samb0007:
      Dry socket is frequently associated with lower third molar extraction. I assume you did take antibiotics and the pathogen involved is probably resistant to the one you took.It's advised that you go to see your dentist to switch antibiotics. In my experience, clindamycin 150-450mg/dose,#1Q.I.D. for a week.plus metronidazole 250mg,#1Q.I.D.generally clears up dry socket in 3 days.However, smoking is a signifacant contributing factor to dry socket. Good luck
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