Had molar extraction last thursday,developed dry socket,extraction site was pack!


Question:

Had molar extraction last thursday,developed dry socket,extraction site was packed with gauze,?

it has been packed 3 times,i just wondered how long my dentist shall do this for,i'm quite worried as i fly out on holiday 26th of this month and wonder if i'll be able 2 go


Answers:

Dry sockets last from a few days to a week. It rarely passes that time.

Rince with water and salt. If you smoke, don't. I am sure that by the 26th of May your dry socket will be gone.




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