Tips For Managing Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis) | OnlineExodontia.com

[@JessicaSugarTankLarson]

Hey y'all clove oil was a life saver when i had dry socket and couldn't get to a dentist every couple days. Once i was diagnosed i got it cleaned out, kept it cleaned out and then used clove oil on gauze on it and its the only thing that touched the pain. Weird i know, but if you have a dry socket youll try anything desperately to relieve the pain. I tried this that someone told me and it worked. Now im sharing it anytime i see dry socket cause that was literally the worst.

[@TC-nj8ug]

Did you have to dilute it with water?

[@JessicaSugarTankLarson]

@@TC-nj8ug A little by wetting the gauze or cotton ball. You only need a drop of the oil.

[@bradleyrandall79]

I’ve been researching this for a few days and you are the only resource that explained it can go away on its own as long as you can manage the pain. Thanks.

[@OnlineExodontia]

I'm glad that it helped! All the best!

[@kathydilorenzo9744]

I can’t manage the pain

[@KarunaSatoriASMR]

Dentist did exactly what you’re talking about but failed to tell me I’d still have pain lmao. I want to … I just want to go to sleep for a long, LONG TIME 😓

[@ItzLegendsOfficial]

I watched your video for pain when I was dying with mine 😭😭

[@wildrover2446]

How long have you been? Mine it's over a month now, improvement is there but very slow

[@shreya-tl1mv]

How are you now?

[@shino8854]

One good tip, for anyone having to do an extraction to reduce the chances of having a dry socket. Have a deep clean done beforehand on the same day, by scaling and cleaning your mouth of tartar and plaque, it gets rid of a lot of bacteria which would otherwise affect the bloodclot, so this in essence will prep your mouth for the extraction. It will cost more, but will help to heal your extraction quicker and leave your mouth feeling fresh.

[@Scorpionwins23]

Finally a helpful video on dry socket, I’ve been in agony for the past few days and has to wait out the weekend before going back. I had a wisdom and impacted molar pulled 4 days ago. Idiot dentist told me it’d be like this for 5 more weeks but all the information I can find is a few more days so I’m relieved to see that. Thank you for the information!

[@Fejziramadani]

Hey man at least he is a human ... He just did not kno, with that wrong statement he did not do any demage to you .

[@stephaniee._26]

i got my wisdom teeth out a week ago and have been so scared i was gonna get a dry socket.. i followed every rule though as much as it sucked not being able to eat and drink the stuff i love and my mouth has healed healthy :)

[@danniellajohnson5025]

What suff did you eat bye the way and thank you

[@stephaniee._26]

@@danniellajohnson5025 i just ate mostly soft foods like mashed potatos, applessauce, and jello the first 2 days. then i moved to semi soft foods like eggs and avocado. by like day 5 i was able to chew pasta and sort of chewy foods. by day 7 i ate almost everything except spicy foods and very crunchy foods. by day 10 i was able to go back to my complete diet. but everyone is different and some people heal at different rates. also make sure to salt water rinse your mouth after every meal for about a week just to make sure food does not get in the socket.

[@danniellajohnson5025]

@@stephaniee._26 aww thank you so much thank has help me a lot and i have got Dry socket at the moment

[@stephaniee._26]

@@danniellajohnson5025 ohh i'm sorry i hope you get better!

[@danniellajohnson5025]

@@stephaniee._26 thank you hun :)

[@jilly5195]

Going through this now. I Take estradiol. Hum. Also, thought I was supposed to rinse vigorously to rinse out the oatmeal I’ve been eating for 5 days straight. So painful. I’m so happy my dentist was in today and saw me on Friday afternoon. I’m Better already.

[@zachgsu762]

Came in clutch

[@Katiebird06]

This has been exponentially helpful. Experiencing dry socket after a traumatic removal. I have been on a high hormone birth control for endo and had no idea that could affect a tooth extraction. Going through hell trying to heal. This helped easy my mind about the process and give me some hope for a light at the end of the tunnel.

[@romerophotography7357]

My daughter is going through it. How long did it take to heal?

[@gazringgbgjgggg6697]

Unreal pain, I had it took a solid 3 weeks to subside , pure agony, cudnt eat, cud not sleep, struggled to talk, went through boxes of painkillers like sweets, back to dentist 4 times, on antibiotics done evrything the said but this was torture. Was up during night with frozen peas on face. Anyone who gets this I feel for them.

[@OnlineExodontia]

Sounds like you had a rough go! Hopefully you're doing better now. I wish you all the best and thanks for watching!

[@painless4785]

@Gaz Ring gbgjg ggG : Im day 2 after wisdom extraction - Your experience is my worst fear. I'm practically getting anxiety attacks just thinking about it as I have some bad mouth odour and that is supposed to be a sign. What can I do if anything to pre empt it or something? I cannot stand that amount of pain.

[@gazringgbgjgggg6697]

@@painless4785 hopefully you’ll be ok, my advice will be ring up dentist straight away and get them to check it and pack the hole, it’s the exposure to open nerves and bone that caused all of my pain. Take care.

[@arielshroyer7180]

This was so helpful!! I have dry socket and needed more information about it. Thank you!!

[@rikhartlindberg]

How long it takes to heal? Its so painful

[@maylyngalicinao7825]

Up

[@Boudicaisback]

Did you go to the dentist or heal it yourself

[@MrAbrahamleon]

Doctors need to stop relying on conversation to instruct the patient of what to do. Important details can be easily missed or forgotten especially when the patient is already managing pain and stress when they come in. The on paper directions my oral surgeon gave me don't even allude to the need to keep a blood clot in place. Just reading through it otherwise uninformed the gauze is just for stopping the bleeding and "dry socket" is caused by smoking. The instruction sheet never even tells you what dry socket is.

[@eddie5273]

This is the only helpful video I’ve actually found on dry sockets

[@Lavida-melody]

Currently dealing with dry socket on the left bottom side of my mouth. It’s day 9 since my wisdom teeth removal and I’m in a lot of pain. I’m going back to the oral surgeon tomorrow to get it checked out.

[@OnlineExodontia]

That’s rough. Unfortunately this happens sometimes and for whatever reason some resolve quickly and others drag out. I wish you the best!

[@juanitadiaz7781]

Thank you I just had a success teeth extraction wisdom teeth removal and had nitrous oxide and valium no problem was happy with the end result I am blessed 🎉

[@bru1015]

The best explanation I’ve found. Your video has me thinking I need to go back to my dentist. Good job sir! 👍

[@klearlyclouds]

The last reason with the force may be the reason I’m probably experiencing dry socket. The dentist was pulling and twisting so hard to get the tooth out because my root was curved

[@OnlineExodontia]

That's too bad. As mentioned, that is more just a clinical observation that I've had, but regardless I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@AlexanderGeorge]

Same with me. 1 hour of extraction.... Was horrible.

[@shamssadams7249]

You are the only one who relieved my anxiety Thank you so much

[@JM-kg4et]

Never thought hands can explain so well 👍

[@bradleymuir6927]

Dealing with this right now. What I'm really worried about is residual food debris. The pain is manageable, and I've only been eating 'solid' food once or twice a day. Otherwise it's yogurt or low sugar smoothies. I take ibuprofen, then eat, and by the time I'm done eating and giving my teeth a quick brush, that's when I grab my monoject to irrigate the food out of the socket. That way the medicine is fully kicking in by then. My worry is that it seems like I can never get all the particles out, there's always a little bit that doesn't want to lift out and clings to the interior. It waves around and looks like if I just irrigated harder it would flush out, but I don't want to be too aggressive on such a sensitive area. The roots still have clots in the bottoms of them and I'd hate to dislodge them. There's some exposed bone between the roots and I think that's what's causing the discomfort. For clarification, it's a lower first molar and the clot never formed properly and was almost completely gone by the third day. Everytime I would eat anything there was a little less there when I went to irrigate. For irrigation and mouth rinsing, I bought a 12 pack of 12 oz bottled water and use 1 - 1 1/2 tsp of fine table salt to create a clean saline rinse solution. Like I said, the pain is manageable. I'm just concerned about the residual food particles that don't want to come out. I may try using a tiny amount of hydrogen peroxide to water. I found this video very helpful. It made me feel better to know that it will heal on it's own.

[@OnlineExodontia]

The body is very good at healing. It sounds like your approach is reasonable. In time things will improve. All the best!

[@chandramulchand9458]

Thanks for this information i just had tooth extract an left with days of pains

[@trx8186]

Tell that to my dentist…. They told me don’t worry just take ibuprofen the pain will go away, it’s been 3 weeks and I’m on the verge of having stomach ulcer from 3.4 grams of ibuprofen a day… the dentist said don’t touch the food and leave it in there, the meat forming from underneath will push it out over time… so what do I do? Leave it or pick it out because my dentist refuses to touch it… my throat is red, the extraction area is red and irritated, I’m half brain dead when I’m overdosing on ibuprofen….

[@OnlineExodontia]

At this point if you're still having troubles, it would be worthwhile to see your provider again to explain what you're dealing with as you did here. Ibuprofen has a ceiling limit on pain relief of about 400mg/dose, so anything more than this doesn't help with pain. You'd be better alternating Ibuprofen and Tylenol as they work differently and would help to give your stomach a break. Rinsing the socket at this point will do no harm and getting the stagnant food particles out can make a significant difference. All the best!

[@MeganABlake]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@owensfamilyjourney6621]

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[@jayelguerrero]

This is some real details thanks alot

[@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356]

I just got a wisdom tooth pulled yesterday and right now it feels like its healing pretty good

[@arinbannister1019]

Same here I was terrified of how was gana be but other than slight discomfort and taste of blood witch is part of recovery I'm not to to miserable had 4 wisdom teeth take. Out all impacted and all 4 of my 2nd molers uproghted and I can safely say 25 hours post OP it's not that bad if keep your head on shoulders and distract yourself hope everything goes well good hear not only one with little no pain thought was still sloppy

[@Lostabyss999]

@@arinbannister1019 same day 3 and i drunk out a straw on accident 😞

[@Lostabyss999]

Hopefully I don’t have one

[@agenttruecrime399]

I've had dry socket through my own fault. The socket was bleeding after an extraction and in an attempt to stop it I packed it with gauze. When I pulled the gauze out it pulled the blood clot out with it. Its the worst pain I've ever had

[@OnlineExodontia]

No fun! All the best in your recovery!

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

fuck.. mmmh day 8 and the dentists fucked up again :') 2-3 hours sleep, late mornings and full nightmares, and withdrawals from cannabis and some from kratom at the same time, and having fibromyalgia in a severe degree and "ME"/CFS and 100+ other symptoms already before this for half my life. I can tell you; without the love for this life, feeling the presence of "God"/Brahman/OurEssence, I'd end "myself"; this body :*)

[@gilberto518]

I wish my dentist was like this and explaine everything. He just grabs his tools and starts working on it. After that I can't even talk.

[@barryselfon9023]

Dealing with dry socket now. Oddly in my experience it was just a dull ache that radiated to my ear but it isn't severe pain. The dentist packed the socket which hurt at first but felt better over time.

[@carlosfrancisco9645]

can you do a video on bone spicules after extraction

[@falkon3856]

My first tooth I got a dry socket so I assumed they were all excruciating so I avoided going. Then I got my next teeth out and had no pain at all. So I felt with the pain

[@seykadagmar]

Dentist has to use A LOT of force to get my tooth out. It popped out into the air and fell on my face. I definitely have dry socket.

[@j.s.173]

Same here!

[@ruthawurdi1434]

This is really helpful, thank you Sir.

[@JohnWalk-wv1ej]

How you doing I had a tooth pulled about 7 months ago and I still have a hole that feel like a dry socks can you tell me what I can do

[@OnlineExodontia]

That's too long to be having pain or a lack of healing and it's best that you see your provider to have them evaluate the area. All the best!

[@emilykrueger6808]

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed almost 2 weeks ago, and i *think* i have dry socket? Its hard to see back there on my own, but whatever i do see, seems just like a gaping hole-- and while its not intense, there is *slight* pain-- but idk if im just being paranoid

[@DeniseRandall-v1h]

I had an extraction 4wks ago and developed a dry socket through infection it was treated as in the video and I was pres antibiotics. The socket is healing very slowly there is swelling and redness in the jaw below. I have been told the bone is infected will this resolve itself eventually? I am still in pain. Any advice would be really appreciated

[@OnlineExodontia]

This does not sound normal 4wks out from the extraction and it would be best to have someone take a look if you’re concerned. All the best!

[@charliebengal2393]

Dry socket is up at the top of the most painful list! Putting cloves in the socket can give almost instant relief.

[@profbawbag6604]

Yeah, don't do that. Cloves directly on soft tissue can cause burns. Not everyone will get burns, but most people will. That causes a vicious cycle. Dry socket is usually classed as aftercare and as such is free to treat properly without risking burns. Takes minutes for the dentist to sort. I've had 2 dry sockets, and each time was fine once the packing was inserted. First one i needed packed 3 times before it got bearable.

[@charliebengal2393]

@@profbawbag6604 For sure. I always went back to the dentist for him to put the cloves in. Inconvenient but absolutely worth it. 👍🏼

[@brutusmasina8428]

Love you so much pain, I didn't know what to do...

[@lonely737]

I’m pretty sure I just felt my clot slip out after trying to get a piece of stuck food.... I’m reading all these comments about the pain and I’m scared ;-;

[@ekong90]

Good luck then😂

[@sherenef6159]

Me too mine just came out 😔

[@jesa92]

One of my wisdom teeth was hard to get out and resulted in a dry socket. God the pain was awful and radiated in half of the jaw. Regular painkillers didn't do shit. I went back to the dentist after an awful weekend and got prescription painkillers that took the worst edge of. Today I'm on day 12. The worst pain is gone but it's still freaking sore.

[@OnlineExodontia]

That's unfortunate Jessica. It's one of those things that sometimes happens, but it sounds like you had a more severe case that's for sure. Glad to hear you're improving!

[@Tryad]

Im on day 7 post surgery and just went to see my dentist for a follow up. The lady told me i have to start irrigating the bottom two wisdom tooth sockets. ( i had all 4 removed but she says that gravity will keep stuff out of my top sockets) When she did, lots of stuff came out of my left socket, but then quite a bit of blood came out of my right. My mouth is a tad sore coming home and i was just wondering could she have removed my blood clot? Is bleeding normal 7 days post op?

[@OnlineExodontia]

This is pretty standard and it's a good idea to follow her recommendation. If food/debris gets entrapped in the lower sockets, you can sometimes get a delayed infection that comes on 4-6 weeks after you have the teeth removed. The uppers typically don't need to be irrigated. The sites can be a bit inflamed and keep in mind they are healing so yes a bit of bleeding would be normal and is often seen when rinsing them out. The clot should be established very quickly (first 24-48 hours) so at this point in time you should not be too concerned about that. All the best...it eventually gets better!

[@timothymills8047]

@@OnlineExodontia how hard is it lose a clot after 7 days

[@OnlineExodontia]

@@timothymills8047 I wouldn't be concerned. You'd have to really work at it (like physically dig into the socket to open it again). By that time, things are starting to heal and the new tissue will certainly be weaker at the beginning until it matures, but you wouldn't lose the clot.

[@timothymills8047]

@@OnlineExodontia can i finally smoke my blunt. My anxiety been kicking my ass

[@getbeamed1415]

@@timothymills8047 haha this is sucha paranoid question and i totally get it cos im like that aswell 🤣🙈

[@danklyfe4972]

No symptoms or major pain just a bit of yellow tissue on day 6 , is this normal?

[@salvatorelivreri]

Would it not be advisable to curette the area again (yes painful), to reform a clot?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Hi Salvatore - thanks for reaching out! I personally do not have experience with that approach, but my understanding is that curettage is not indicated for a dry socket. By curetting you’re further disturbing the bone and starting the healing process all over again and there is no guarantee that the second clot won’t break down and have the same issue. If you have any papers or references on curettage for dry sockets or if you could point me to some I’d be very interested to learn more! All the best!

[@salvatorelivreri]

@@OnlineExodontia My understanding is even less than yours. I am just an orthodontist. I assisted an OMFS resident during my GPR do a dry socket and I could have sworn (this is 21 years ago) that he curetted the area again. I may be mistaken. Perhaps he was just debriding the crud. I also could have sworn he brought him back every day or other day to remove the gauze strip and place another soaked strip. Then again, too long ago to remember. I don’t know how I got to your video, but I think i was just surfing until something interesting popped up. When packing, do you use just Eugenol or eugenol with iodophor? And do you have to repack frequently? I didn’t realize that (and I may be misunderstanding it) the healing occurs from the gingival margins of the wound invaginating down into the socket until they meet (as opposed to the margins meeting over the blood clot. If I have understood correctly, that invagination would leave quite a defect, no? Would it rectify itself somewhat over time? Or would the bony walls resorb inferiorly (in the mandible) till it meets the new “floor”, thus greatly increasing the speed of vertical bone loss seen in edentulous areas? I find it very interesting. If you have any Ortho questions, would be happy to help. Maybe I should start a channel !

[@TomF291]

I had one of my lower wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. When I got home I rinsed my mouth out with water and also spat blood out not knowing that I was not supposed to. I then read on the internet all about dry sockets and that to avoid these you should not do certain things like rinsing and spitting. I am therefore worried I have a dry socket. I have looked into my mouth using a light and a mirror but am unsure whether the socket is dry or not. I have no pain at all and my breath does not smell. What would you advise?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Not much you can do at this point Tom. Rinsing and spitting should be avoided as you have discovered, however, just because you did that doesn't mean that you will have dry socket. Time will tell and I would be will to bet that you'll be fine regardless unless you were very vigorous / aggressive with your rinsing. All the best!

[@TomF291]

@@OnlineExodontia Thanks for reply. I went to the dentist today. She had a look (for free) and said there was no problem.

[@pl2604]

I went to a pharmacy and got a saline spray in a can, oral pain relief gel for dental pain and gauze, and told my cousin who has dry socket I think to wash with saline, apply oral gel, and cover with the a gauze for half an hour to let it absorb.. did I come up with the right treatment?

[@TristanBach]

I was worried maybe I have dry socket but it sounds like I would definitely know I think I'm just worried about it lol

[@isatousarr2415]

Dr I need ur help please I extracted my lower left wisdom tooth on Friday 25th November but now am feeling a lot of pain on d other teeth closer to the one extracted, I can't sleep for d past 2days please I need ur help

[@OnlineExodontia]

Sorry to hear this. Unfortunately this is something that's challenging for me to help with and I would recommend contacting your provider so they can have a good look at it for you. All the best!

[@lannyrubindds7071]

Do you feel that sometimes you need to place some anesthesia before rinsing the socket?? I have found that by placing dry socket paste, the pain goes away almost immediately. I have never used that combination to rinse the canal. Thanks for the info.

[@OnlineExodontia]

I don’t anesthetize, but I do let people know it can be a bit tender for a few seconds. All the best!

[@thesoliloquist1940]

The guy had to apply a lot of force.. he even gave up the first time i went.. he eventually gave up the second time.. drilled the tooth in half and took it out in parts.. now i have bad dry socket..

[@OnlineExodontia]

Sorry to hear that! These things eventually do get better so I wish you all the best!

[@muhamadheral9180]

Kenalog in Orabase - Triamcinolone acetonide can heal drysocket?

[@christiansebayang321]

So based on your explanation, dry socket was not dangerous and it was usually happen to many people and it can heal on itself right?

[@OnlineExodontia]

That's 100% correct.

[@christiansebayang321]

@@OnlineExodontia its my fifth day after having wisdom teeth extraction. There is a hole that filled with white fluid and i feel like my saliva like acid. There is no pain but when i was drink or eat i felt pain in that area. Is that dry socket?

[@OnlineExodontia]

@@christiansebayang321 Hard to say, but sometimes depending on the situation the backside of the second molar can get exposed during healing and this area is very sensitive to cold. You will get a shooting / sharp pain that is rather short lived when cool fluids touch the area. Just a guess. All the best!

[@christiansebayang321]

@@OnlineExodontia its exactly what i felt. Is it dry socket then? I feeling so nervous right now because its still 2 days until my next appointment with the dentist

[@RachelLoveMartinez]

It's already been 19 days post extraction, and dry socket formed on the 8th day. It's now day 19, and the pain is still debilitating. I read pain subsides in 5-7 days but that's not the case for me. I followed all aftercare instructions.

[@rhys213811]

how are you now? I am on my 5th day since tooth extraction and have dry socket

[@RachelLoveMartinez]

@@rhys213811 I'm much better now! Just keep irrigating your sockets as food debris is what contributes to the pain. And always have an extra irrigation syringe for in case. They tend to break over time. Like mine did.

[@RachelLoveMartinez]

@@rhys213811 It's important to irrigate after each meal. I forgot a few times and it started giving me jaw pain. How are you feeling now?

[@demonicjoker93gaming]

I'm just git my 2 teeth extracted about a week ago and I think I'm starting to develop dry socket is this normal

[@OnlineExodontia]

That's a bit longer than normal, however it's a good idea to follow-up with your provider at this point if your symptoms are getting worse. All the best!

[@alasmoovels1323]

So I just got dry socket and I have a question with I get it the dry socket treatment do I have to get a needle for this treatment ?

[@Sydneymccaskilloffcial]

I’m getting mine out soon, my consult appointment is tomorrow 😮 I’m so scared. I already had my tonsils out.

[@OnlineExodontia]

No worries - all will be well!

[@tijanioriyomi3826]

My dry socket ain't healing after treatment 😢 I'm in pains

[@kajee-kay]

My dentist put dry socket paste in my extraction site and put a piece of gauze in it to hold but didn’t tell me when I should take the gauze out ):

[@jemi4364]

The volume is very low

[@firesecho3636]

Think your phone is broke

[@gaigetyree2522]

I had a 2nd a tooth pulled 9 days ago I started having dry socket symptoms day 4. So far the pain has been manageable on my own but how do I know it’s starting to heal

[@hikoritoken]

How long do you leave the gauze in the tooth for?

[@OnlineExodontia]

In these cases I just place it there to soak up some of the taste. The patient can remove it at any time. Thanks for watching!

[@tyloroverall2820]

So if I understood correctly, you don't need to go to the dentist if you do have dry socket and that it will heal on its own in the same amount of time as being treated? Obviously you would have to deal with the issues that come with dry socket not going in to the dentist.

[@OnlineExodontia]

Tylor - you've understood correctly. Your dentist may be able to provide some pain relief, but dry socket is a self-limiting condition which means it will heal on its own with time.

[@TylerDurden404]

@@OnlineExodontia how long it takes to heal on it's own without dentist treating it? I think it has been 2 or more weeks and I notice my gum still has the a hole.. and it is really sensitive to hot and cold water.. Can a dentist do anything about this?

[@OnlineExodontia]

@@TylerDurden404 By two weeks things should be settling down. Sometimes it's the teeth around it that are a bit more exposed and that is where the sensitivity is coming from. If you visit your dentist they should be able to help you out. All the best!

[@patchnl2699]

Do you need antibiotics for dry socket? I have got a back rotten tooth removed 10 days after i woke up to throbbing pain ,no redness aound socket ,can see white in socket

[@OnlineExodontia]

Dry Socket is a self-limiting condition so assuming that you actually have dry socket, you would not need antibiotics. However, if there is another reason for your pain such as an infection of the site or the bone itself, antibiotics may be indicated. I would advise seeing your provider for them to have a look for you. All the best!

[@ahmedmamdouh5913]

So i should replace the socket with alveogel every 2 days untill completing 10 days so 5 times?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Ahmed - it’s not necessary unless the patient is having pain that is difficult to manage with medication. Allowing the socket to heal free of Alveogyl within it is the best approach. In other words as soon as the patient has relief from their symptoms it’s no longer necessary to swap out the packing for new stuff. All the best!

[@ahmedmamdouh5913]

@@OnlineExodontia thank u just the patient has pain relief i should remove the dressing right ?

[@OnlineExodontia]

@@ahmedmamdouh5913 The pain relieving effects only last for a day or so, and the material doesn't need to be removed as it will naturally be dislodged from the socket over time. All the best!

[@maxiadelaide8296]

I badly need answer for my concern. Please help. I got my 2nd molar extraction 3days from now. From the 2nd day, i saw greenish liquid in that part . .i think its pus. It has bad smell, but i dont feel any pain. I clean the area using buds carefully, just to make sure that its clean. Rinsing salt with water. Please tell me is this normal?? I dont feel any pain in the area where my.tooth was extracted.. i just feel the pain in my gums which the dentist put the anestisia. (Needle)

[@OnlineExodontia]

Greenish liquid or pus would not be normal and you should follow up with your provider. All the best!

[@Voshed518]

im trying not to get a dry socket and im afraid to brush my teeth for a while because of the fear, also fun fact that exact tooth in the video is the one i had pulled tho it was a wisdom tooth

[@warnertesla8297]

Haha same. Began brushing my teeth without toothpaste on day 3 instead of 2. And on day 4 I began using toothpaste.

[@Voshed518]

@@warnertesla8297 so I was just to scared to brush so used oral rinse and it worked find tho I felt starved as I refused to eat for a week, it later healed and now I'm back to normal

[@stu7588]

A think that's how I got dry socket it took my dentis nearly an hour to get out my top second premolar it was a healthy tooth a got it out for braces3 days later a got crazy pain a got a appointment straight away and he packed it with that paste

[@OnlineExodontia]

Hopefully it comes around for you soon! All the best!

[@stu7588]

@@OnlineExodontia thank you it happened today haha ave got that paste in the now it's a strong mint taste, it's stoped the pain aswell

[@thebikingviking3696]

Thank you for the Video.🤕

[@brendasmith4220]

How do i get this nasty taste outta my mouth mine was infected and dry socket been 2 days sinfe dry socket been cleared still have nasty nasty taste idk what to do how to treat the pain or taste on antibiotics as of yesterday My doctor told me to rinse that why i got my dry socket 😢😢 Please help me 😭

[@mamta9368]

Putting hydrogene peroxide even if diluted won't cause chemical burn in the mouth?

[@mintplatypuscreations2076]

Hello, I got my wisdom teeth removed on October 20th, on the 22nd I went back to to dentist because I fear that I had dry socket. They irrigated the extraction points and said they are healing nicely and I didn’t have dry socket. However, it is now the 26th and for today and the past two days I have had a constant dull pain in my lower left extraction point and when I look at it in the mirror I see what I believe to be bone. There is also an indent on my cheek in that area that I’m not sure what it is. I feel as though I do have a case of dry socket. I do take a contraceptive pill that I’ve read causes weak or no blood clots to form as you mentioned. What are your thoughts on how I should go about the rest of my recovery. I’ve been taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen interchangeably but so often that it’s not working as long anymore and have been doing numerous salt water rinses. Thank you and I hope you see this!

[@OnlineExodontia]

Hi Mackenzie - sorry to hear that you're having troubles with your extraction site. It's tough to diagnose without seeing you, however it does sound like something is not quite right. Dry socket for most is very intense. Typically Tylenol and Ibuprofen don't even touch it. You mentioned it's helping, but working less than it was. If you find the pain is increasing and you're not able to taper off of your pills, then there is a chance you could have a dry socket. By 6 days post-op your pain should be decreasing significantly. The indent in your cheek is likely where the incision was made, but that's just a guess. If you are concerned, there is no harm contacting your dentist / surgeon again to see what they say. I realize this doesn't solve the problem, but hopefully it helps. All the best and thanks for watching!

[@alysaplatt7308]

I had 6 teeth extracted and currently have dry sockets because I don't know how to listen 😢 don't smoke. Just don't. Worst pain than kidney stones. No relief

[@brendasmith4220]

have a nasty taste so bad it was flushed out out Monday still nasty taste still hurts so bad wasn't told what to do Also have infection so i was just put on antibiotics idk wha tto do

[@sosoul7]

hi DR in some countries ALvioGel is difficult to find what is you replacement for it please and thank u

[@OnlineExodontia]

I have never used anything other than this so it's hard to comment. I know some will use gel foam +/- dry socket paste. Maybe someone watching has some input on things they use? All the best!

[@alexandriahalford]

Now question: You said the dry socket could heal on its own and you wouldn’t have to get it treated, right? (Because personally I don’t like the pain that comes with treating it compared to the minor pain I have with the dry socket itself) now what about the food debris within the socket? If the wound closes will the food just be stuck in the gums? Would love to hear your feedback. Thank you!

[@OnlineExodontia]

You are correct that dry socket will heal on it's own. The pain is generally intense for people, so much so that Advil or Tylenol do not work and the packing is needed to help relieve their symptoms. Food is generally not an issue in a regular extraction site. All the best!

[@mallikarjunkathula951]

2days before I had a meso angular wisdom teeth to the right is removed but after 24hrs I got a heavier cough and also had a little bit cold I think over the surgery site gum(blood clot) flushed and after that I had little blood and i applied ice pack over it and it got stopped I still feel the flesh over the surgery site please help whether I will get dry socket or not I am so scared plez help me

[@OnlineExodontia]

It's difficult to predict these things. Just be careful with the area and if your symptoms get worse or you have concerns reach out to your provider and they'll give you some guidance. All the best!

[@funnyvids7204]

Idk if I have a dry socket or not the pain feels like it I notice the pain would come in the morning or when I rinse after I eat and the pain goes to my ear almost like a burning sensation

[@OnlineExodontia]

This doesn't sound like dry socket. Sometimes, adjacent tooth roots become more exposed when a tooth is removed and nerve endings that are exposed on the root surface can lead to significant sensitivity. Over time this will resolve. This is just a guess based on what you've described. All the best!

[@sandrasquires7773]

Thanks for sharing

[@leonmiller5457]

I had my dry socket packed yesterday but i still suffer from the pain what should i do?

[@Jack-xl3oy]

Hoping I don’t have a dry socket. Felt some of the symptoms but I really hope it’s not the case.

[@thisperson6655]

Do I need to keep gauze on it?

[@OnlineExodontia]

If you have a dry socket, no it does not require gauze on top. All the best!

[@mokhtareissa]

Hi Dr thank you for your video and I wanna ask about 1 of my patients, I did extraction of lower left 7 and pt presented with a very painful dry socket after about 2 day , he kept coming to my office for alveogel dressing and is not improving at all for about 4 times and in the fifth visit I used zinc oxide and eugenol dressing hopping to help but I didn’t see him today yet to Check for any improvement

[@OnlineExodontia]

It's a good idea to consider taking a radiograph of the area to look for any bone chips, root fragments, etc. if these areas aren't resolving. All the best!

[@jroque3313]

Good stuff doc thanks

[@J0elPeters]

I'm noticing in one of the gums, the top has bone sticking out from the top if run my tongue over it. Is it a left over root or bone fragment? It seems kinda deep but does wiggle a bit. The blood clot seems to still be there. I had 5 teeth pulled over the period of 2 days, last week. Also noticed on two of the gums on the outside/front there's "blisters" or mouth ulcers. Especially in the farmost left front extraction. It almost looks like a chemical burn. What helps is 500mg Tylenol x2 + a single 400mg Advil every four hours and clindamican every 6 hours. Whenever I rinse with salt water, it stings.

[@OnlineExodontia]

Sounds like a difficult time! You'll pull through eventually so hang in there. It's hard to say for sure what you're feeling, but certainly when upper molars, or multiple upper teeth are removed at once, you will have sharp bone that is now able to be felt with the tongue since the teeth are gone. This typically heals over nicely without complications. Best to see your provider if you have concerns as it's hard for me to diagnose on here. All the best!

[@jairrivas4686]

How much Time the pain last? I'm on 11 day After the exodontia :/

[@rileydickerson5185]

Hello!! I’m supposed to be getting my wisdom teeth removed but I’m scared that I’ll be nauseous from the medicine & throw up causing my blood clots to not form or be dislodged. If you got sick the day of surgery, how would you clean your mouth to prevent infection if you can’t rinse the first 24hrs?

[@OnlineExodontia]

You’re welcome to rinse, just don’t be forcefully spitting or swishing vigorously. A bit of water or dilute salt water and just tip your head from side to side. Then lean over the sink and allow it to run out.

[@alisonmccallum102]

Can the packing start to irritate the dry socket after, 7-8 days of dry socket?

[@OnlineExodontia]

This stuff really only works for a day, maybe two at the most. If it's still present after 7-8 days then yes it can be irritating and should be removed. All the best!

[@cbfox6923]

Can swallowing disturb the blood clot? And will sleeping sat up reduce the chance of losing the blood clot? Can you drink water normally from a glass after extraction?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Unlikely that swallowing will be an issue. Whether you sit or lay won't make a difference and yes you can drink water from a glass. All the best!

[@GabrielaMartinez-ng9te]

I started bleeding a lot on the 6th day after extraction on my right bottom hole. I placed gauze all day and night until the bleeding stopped. Is this something normal? & once it stops bleeding what can I do to clean the hole?

[@OnlineExodontia]

I wouldn't clean in the hole, just tidy up gently around it if need be with a soft toothbrush or a damp gauze. This isn't uncommon, but it's also not the norm if that makes sense for bleeding to occur this long after. If you're taking anti-coagulant medications it is more likely. Regardless, it's generally of little concern as long as you don't develop any pain or swelling and things continue to feel better and heal in the area. All the best!

[@schneidervonhammer722]

Excellent video...

[@Eggroll420]

its been 6 days since post op, the pain is still there if the meds wear off am i fine ? note ive been smoking weed

[@OnlineExodontia]

It can be typical to have some residual pain (often managed easily with Advil or Tylenol) at that point in time depending on the procedure that was done. If it's getting worse, or you see any swelling, fever, etc. develop, then check in with your provider. All the best!

[@FastAndEasy2010]

It's the nicotine! I was asked if I smoked I don't but I do those tobacco less zyn pouches. Barely and blood and got dry socket

[@Kim-wh6gl]

I’m worried I have a dry socket on my right bottom jaw! I wouldn’t say it’s painful -considering I’m scared of teeth work- it’s not painful at all it’s just a light pressure as if I’m poking that area from the outside, my point is the pressure is very minimal while the left I no longer feel anything, (both bottoms removed) if I take ibuprofen will the socket (if it is) heal itself or will I still need to go to the dentist office?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Generally the socket will heal well assuming no infection is present. All the best!

[@bkaunghtet8425]

That really help. Thank

[@Lenixionthegreat]

My dentist removed my wisdom tooth two days ago, and the pain has not stopped, it's worse when I lay down so I cant sleep and the pain is radiating to my ear, also my bottom lip has a tingling sensation, the same sensation you get when the numbing agent is wearing off :( this has been the worst 2 weeks of my life

[@OnlineExodontia]

Sorry to hear that Linixion...If you have concerns it is best to see your dentist. However if you're only two days post-op it can be normal to have significant pain. The tingling in your lip is likely from some trauma to the nerve that passes by the lower wisdom tooth. This is something that is not uncommon depending on the location of the tooth. The good news is that generally when it is tingling like that there is a good chance that it will eventually recover and be back to normal. It's more concerning when you have no sensation at all. Nerves are very slow to heal so this can sometimes take weeks to many months to get better. All the best to you in your recovery.

[@Lenixionthegreat]

@@OnlineExodontia oh wow thank you for replying you've put my mind at ease as my dentist never gave me info like this, I feel much better thank you so much

[@roselynemuds35]

This info is very useful. Am going through the mentioned dry socket... Am seeing my dentist tomorrow. Thanks Doc for all answers!

[@Lenixionthegreat]

@@roselynemuds35 get well soon, I'm over my two week traumatic experience, it really is the worst :(

[@moniquelee1525]

I recently got two of my wisdom teeth pulled on March 3 , 6 days later I was still experiencing pain so I went back to my dentist and found that I had a dry socket on my right side. They packed it but I'm still experiencing pain and still on pain meds a week later.. is this normal??? Help??? I need answers

[@OnlineExodontia]

Monique - so sorry as I just saw this post. I assume by now things are looking up for you?

[@Scorpionwins23]

How is it feeling now Monique?

[@calandrachapman8026]

I had mine taking out March 6t cheeks are still swollen I was told 3 to 4 weeks to heal I don’t have dry socket just pain when I yawn and put pressure on my right side just keep up the salt water gargle and no smoking or drink from straw

[@linaazmiin7479]

how are you feeling

[@gonecruising5560]

They dont retain because theyre out of it when you tell them.

[@jihadsaleh9004]

Doctor can you please make some tutorials for implants placement

[@OnlineExodontia]

This may surprise you, however I do not place implants. That being said I would be unable to offer any useful insights in that arena. Thanks for watching!

[@swanprincess65]

I had my tooth pulled three days later lots of throbbing. Went in to see the dentist six days after the pull. He did what u said. Cleaned it put that stinky stuff on a guaze. Told me to change the guaze 30 min later. I did and that stinky stuff came out with it. Called the dentist he said it's ok. The pain isnt as bad. But im scared to eat. Gonna eat soup for two days. I do smoke but only 4 cigarette a day. How long should i wait to smoke. I'm for sure trying to wait two days. Worried about food getting in there. Im so worried he didnt say come back. Just said to wash with chlorhexidine but to only move my head back and forth. Just need a bit more advice on eating and was it ok that the packing stuff came out?

[@OnlineExodontia]

Ideally, the packing should remain in place for more than 30 minutes. It should be noted however that any packing that's placed is actually a foreign body that will act to delay healing somewhat. The trade-off many times is that it feels better. So, if the packing is out, but your pain is manageable I would recommend leaving it that way. At 6-7 days post-extraction we often have people rinsing with a small plastic syringe (Monoject syringe) to keep the sockets clear of debris. Gently tilting your head would be good for the first 24 hours, but at this point, more aggressive rinsing won't do any harm. As for smoking, the number of cigarettes or how often you smoke really won't make a difference. The fact that you have a history of smoking and presently smoke means that your tissues likely have less blood flow to them and therefore may not repair as well or as quickly. Hopefully that helps. Also, even though your dentist didn't instruct you to return, you should always be able to reach out to them if you're having concerns. All the best!

[@TylerDurden404]

@@OnlineExodontia if we don't feel throbbing pain but can see the some hole indentation in the gums and it is really sensitive to hot and cold liquid.. Should we see a dentist or will it continue to heal on it's own?

[@OnlineExodontia]

@@TylerDurden404 Eventually, assuming you're in good health, extraction sites will heal on their own. It can take significant time (couple months) for the actual hole or depression in the gum to disappear.

[@jeffreykatz1330]

Hello Doctor my 2nd bottom molar was removed 4 days ago and I'm in constant pain .The pain is getting worse bone is exposed and Dr.said it was a difficult removal had to drill a lot bone away there was no stitches and I'm on antibiotics any thoughts go back in or just tough it out? thank you sir.

[@OnlineExodontia]

Jeff sorry for the late reply. Antibiotics will sometimes be the answer, but occasionally it's dry socket that's the problem. Certainly what you describe sounds like a dry socket, but if you have any doubts it's best to see your provider. All the best!

[@j3nzasan]

did you say that kinases get released causing pain? Or kinans?

[@OnlineExodontia]

I was referring moreso to bradykinin which is released locally during injuries to tissues. It plays a role in the pain response. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradykinin Thanks for your comment! All the best.

[@MountainLWolf]

Odd enough, probiotic liquid yogurt caused severe pain after a molar was removed. It would be insane but go away hours later. Then drinking more yogurt it would come right back. Might want to avoid yogurt.

[@Dollapfin]

I noticed it too. Yogurt is really acidic so it would make sense that it would cause pain.

[@FloridaMan786]

I just got a tooth extracted and I’m ripping my vape. I’ve done it a million times but for some reason I was like, I’m going to look up dry socket. And man that’s shit looks bad. I want to stop vaping but I can’t. I pray to god I don’t get it.

[@lilymercer1542]

bruh same

[@DroidMastertaylor-gang-or-die]

vaping is not worth risking getting dry socket.. ik your probably long past your extraction now but man do i remember how horrible i felt with a dry socket. The pain is so horrible you’d rather get ran over.