Re: Is this Dry Socket?



Its not hurting - but where I got the tooth out, there is now a soft
black spot.

What is that do you think? I would love to get an appointment just to
get it all checked out, but "emergency-only"

Steven Bornfeld wrote:
rourke_stephen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
But she did say if the pain gets very bad to give a ring back
tomorrow..

rourke_stephen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Explained the bone/horrible taste, and she said to take painkillers and
do the salt-mouthwash every 4 hours....

rourke_stephen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Or maybe I'm just worrying over nothing!

I'm waiting for the Dental Nurse to ring back.



Well, it certainly may be dry socket. Pain was what was missing from
your initial description.
Do call again. It is possible to pack the socket with a medicated
dressing and get significant relief.
Dry socket isn't dangerous, just a big PIA (or rather mouth).

Feel better,
Steve

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