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What Procedure Needs To Be Followed After Extracting Molar Tooth?
Hi, I had an upper back tooth extracted on Monday, now Wednesday, I used salt water and think the blood clot has come away. Iam now left with a hole again... I have no bleeding and no pain (yet) what are the chances of having dry socket and what should I do next? Thanks :)
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction now you feel like dry socket , dont worry No , you dont have Dry socket .
Dry socket have pain bleeding foul smell from mouth , so dont worry you dnt have .
Do m warm saline gargle two - three times a day
Take proper antibiotic course prescribed by your dentist. .
Hope this will help you.
I have gone through your query, as you have mentioned that you have undergone extraction now you feel like dry socket , dont worry No , you dont have Dry socket .
Dry socket have pain bleeding foul smell from mouth , so dont worry you dnt have .
Do m warm saline gargle two - three times a day
Take proper antibiotic course prescribed by your dentist. .
Hope this will help you.
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