Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Remedy For Dry Socket After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Question: Do I have a dry socket? My wisdom teeth were extracted 5 days ago. Will it heal on its own or do i need to see my dentist?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and evaluate the pictures you have provided.
From the pictures it doesn't seem to have a dry socket.It seems that the area is healing properly.
If you have a severe pain that started few days after the extraction ,a pain that can radiate to your ear or eye on the same side of your face,bad breath , then you might have a dry socket (although it is not visible in the pictures).
It is normal to experience some kind of pain after the removal of wisdom teeth that can last some days but usually this is moderate and can be managed with the pain medication prescribed by your doctor.In the case of a dry socket the pain begin few days after the removal and it is sever enough to take your sleep away.
In this case you should consult your dentist ,otherwise you have nothing to worry about.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and evaluate the pictures you have provided.
From the pictures it doesn't seem to have a dry socket.It seems that the area is healing properly.
If you have a severe pain that started few days after the extraction ,a pain that can radiate to your ear or eye on the same side of your face,bad breath , then you might have a dry socket (although it is not visible in the pictures).
It is normal to experience some kind of pain after the removal of wisdom teeth that can last some days but usually this is moderate and can be managed with the pain medication prescribed by your doctor.In the case of a dry socket the pain begin few days after the removal and it is sever enough to take your sleep away.
In this case you should consult your dentist ,otherwise you have nothing to worry about.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is still aching and hard to speak. Is that normal?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes, it is normal to have some pain after 5 days of extraction .This should be a mild pain that is totally controlled with and analgesic like Ibuprofen or Tylenol.
This is not of concern because it needs some time to heal completely.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Yes, it is normal to have some pain after 5 days of extraction .This should be a mild pain that is totally controlled with and analgesic like Ibuprofen or Tylenol.
This is not of concern because it needs some time to heal completely.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
