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How Can A Dry Socket Be Treated?

I had dry socket several times in the past so now I ask for a dissolving packing and stitched which takes care of the problem. But I used to use a brown substance bought at a drug store that tasted like iodine but was not. Do you have any idea what it was called.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If you recently had a tooth extraction done then you need to take appropriate post extraction precautions and do not switch directly on taking a medicated pack as it is not necessary because there will be a dry socket formation always.

The medicine that you are describing can be Zinc Oxide Eugenol that is commonly used as dressing for dry socket.

But, you should always consult a Dentist and get the medicated pack placed so that the healing occurs appropriately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can A Dry Socket Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you recently had a tooth extraction done then you need to take appropriate post extraction precautions and do not switch directly on taking a medicated pack as it is not necessary because there will be a dry socket formation always. The medicine that you are describing can be Zinc Oxide Eugenol that is commonly used as dressing for dry socket. But, you should always consult a Dentist and get the medicated pack placed so that the healing occurs appropriately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora