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Dry socket
I have been undergone a surgical procedure 24 hours back for removal of
1) a 90 degree horizontally impacted wisdom teeth in the left lower jaw.
2) A premolar in the left upper jaw.
I am on painkiller Flamar 3D and few antibiotics. I am having no pain at all. Is it normal or may cause a dry socket after few days?
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Just follow the post op instructions given by your doctor...Nothing to worry about..and a dry socket generally manifests only 48-72 hours after the surgical procedure
Next Steps
maintain oral hygiene, warm saline rinses 3-4 times daily, avoid smoking
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Dry socket causes severe pain after 2 days & worsen with time.. it shows a dry opening where no blood clot is present.. & usually occurs if Extraction was traumatic or complicated.. it causes bad breath also
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Completely avoid Smoking as this is the main reason of dry socket. avoid spitting frequently or sucking d site with tongue or licking drink with straw
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start warm saline mouth bath gently holding d water at d site for min. 7 days. don't rinse vigorously .. if u feel severe pain after 2 days visit concerned dental surgeon for Alvogyl pack to d socket & proper analgesic
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Please follow post operative instructions. As for impaction surgery, start your mouth opening exercises, keep the area clean, use mouthwash for 1 week. The main thing is avoid smoking ( if you have habit) . Nothing to worry about.
Hope this helps you
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Dr. Divya Sharma
Dentist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
If you fill the post surgical instructions given by the surgeon then the chances of you developing a dry socket are very less. If you smoke then avoid smoking for 7 days
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