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Had Tooth Extraction. Maybe Developing Dry Socket. What Is The Cause?

I had a tooth extraction on Friday, I am concerned that I maybe developing Dry Socket. Simply because I don't see the blood clot any more (there is some greenish spitty thing in the space), and the tooth next to it is hurting. Granted, I am a victim of bruxtism (really sharp molars)...do you think this maybe the cause of my pain.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

I would like to tell you that dry socket is extremely painful condition caused by dislodgement of the blood clot from the socket, it is associated with fever, bad breath.
You have to visit the Dentist and get a checkup done, placement of zinc oxide eugenol dressing will be required to promote healing you probably have to visit the Dentist regularly to change the dressing.
Take tab brufen for pain control.
Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.


Hope this helps out.

Regards..
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Dentist,  Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.
Dry socket developed post extraction can cause pain.

I would advice you to take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics prescribed.

Dressing the socket with ZOE may be helpful.

Irrigate the socket with betadine or warm saline.

Maintain oral hygiene well.

Avoid anxiety and take rest.

Hope this helps.
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Had Tooth Extraction. Maybe Developing Dry Socket. What Is The Cause?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, I would like to tell you that dry socket is extremely painful condition caused by dislodgement of the blood clot from the socket, it is associated with fever, bad breath. You have to visit the Dentist and get a checkup done, placement of zinc oxide eugenol dressing will be required to promote healing you probably have to visit the Dentist regularly to change the dressing. Take tab brufen for pain control. Take lukewarm saline rinses and antiseptic mouthwash gargles. Hope this helps out. Regards..