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Is A Dry Socket Harmful?
I got my wisdom teeth removed on Monday and I am 14 and I only got 2 on the left side out. And right now the bottom periodically bleeds and throbs and there also is a "flap" there too and I can still feel my stitches, I am worried that this is a dry socket, should I go get seen before my follow up appointment with my oral surgeon?.
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The dry socket will not occur when you have got sutures placed. It might be suture material what you are feeling. The bleeding could be because of the inflammation. Once you meet the surgeon get the stitches removed after 7days of extraction. and get the extracted socket region irrigated with saline and betadine. Maintain oral hygiene by rinsing your mouth with saline.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The dry socket will not occur when you have got sutures placed. It might be suture material what you are feeling. The bleeding could be because of the inflammation. Once you meet the surgeon get the stitches removed after 7days of extraction. and get the extracted socket region irrigated with saline and betadine. Maintain oral hygiene by rinsing your mouth with saline.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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