Is this dry socket?!


Question:

Is this dry socket?

Info:

Had my upper left wisdom tooth removed 430 Tuesday, right now it's almost 3:00 Thursday.
-first day I had some pain but it subsided with advil, wasn't told not to use a straw so i went ahead and did so but i was still biting on the gauze when i was sucking through the straw
-now today i ate a sandwich and immediately after i had some throbbing pain and jaw pain, also my gum and extraction site feel a little swelled as if they are touching my cheek
-i also experienced some blood in my saliva this morning. is this normal still?
-other than the straw incident i followed all instructions and have been rinsing with warm saltwater as often as i can even after eating.
-could this be dry socket or is it still normal to have this throbbing pain after less than 48 hours?


Answers:

It may indeed be Dry Socket. I really expect pain from an extraction to lessen over time. But it is a tough time to make that call. I have always been told that pain is at its worst on day 2. But Dry Socket is characterized by an INTENSE pain that begins 3-4 days after an extraction. The pain radiates out rather than being localized. There is a very bad odour or taste within the mouth and if you look at the gums they are a yellowish-grey color. It is easily fixed by seeing your dentist.
Yes it is normal to experience some light bleeding days after an extraction. Even following the dentists instructions completely does not mean you can not develop Dry Socket.
I would take some painkillers and see how it is later. If it is bad tomorrow....Day3....for sure I would suspect Dry Socket and go and see my dentist.




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