can you get dry socket after a week?
829957
please dont worry about the depth of the extraction wound as long as you are not having symptoms. Generally dry socket does not develop after a week. Rest assured, just do warm saline gargles which would help. Dont worry, may visit your dentist after some days just for a check-up and above all for your REASSURANCE !!-- all the best .
558205
I had all four of mine out at the same time.  When you get there, they most likely will hoke you up to an IV in your arm, and the medications going through the line will knock you out, so all you remember is sitting there and then waking up.  Your mouth will be packed with gauze and you will look like a chipmunk for around 2 to 4 days, depending on how you heal.  One of the worst feels was that my mouth was so dry!  it was so packed full or gauze I could barley close it...but as long as you can handle having a dry mouth, you'll be fine.  They will give you a pain killer to take when you get home, and this will make you want to sleep the whole first day and probably the next as well... don't plan to do any thing for at least 2 maybe 3 days... Yo will make it, and it will save you a lot of trouble later.  good luck!
340443
normal side effects are swelling, bruising, pain, minor bleeding.  Just make sure you follow the surgeons instructions on after care or you could develop a painful condition called dry socket.  When you are being put under you'll just feel sleepy.  It happens really fast.
1167719
You could still be bleeding a little bit and what you're tasting is blood. I had my wisdom teeth cut out and I bled for about 3 days. when I began brushing again I was careful not to run the toothbrush over the sore areas.
1107526
I'm sorry, but I must disagree with the post above me.  Leaving dentures or partials in overnight is NOT healthy to the gum tissues & bone!!!  You need to give them time to "breath".  I've yet met a dental professional who wanted their patients to wear their denture of partial overnight.  Now, on to your questions.  I'm a little unclear about what you are asking.  Did he have some teeth taken out & they placed a denture right away?  If so, expect for him to be a little sore; this is normal.  Once he's taken it out, he needs to brush it with a denture brush (a toothbrush will work fine as well) and then soak it in water overnight.  Let him know, that sore spots are very common with a new denture & they are usually VERY easy to adjust at the dental office.  I hope this answers your question.  Good luck!
746832
your making me think twice about getting mine pulled. i am glad i waited until after the holidays. it sounds like you could have an infection see your dentist,  but take some pain killers to hold you over until the holidays are done.
235317
It depends on the individual recuperation and you blood sugar level as well as platelets... Normally people took about two to three weeks to recuperate. But  during healing time, you're not encourage to eat those sweety food or spicy or hot food. In addition, you can add some table salt on your wound to kill gems or you can also clean your mouth by salt water.
494810
Blahhhhh \nWhat a bunch of crap is found here\n\nThe mouth is the fastest healing part of your body, unless there is a problem.\n\nYou should not have pain.  Contact your dentist ASAP\nHe should be the first to know when you have a question.\nNo Dentist\nNot one single one, wants something they did to snowball out of control into a major infection.  \n\nCall him
640509
if it hurts really bad you could have dry socket. it happens when you smoke or drink from a straw or basically suck anything too hard. you need to go back to your dentist, because it won;t just go away.
1008347
a dry socket comes from after the tooth is pulled blood 'pools' in the area where the roots and tooth was removed and actually acts as a natural bandage for lack of a better word. if the person who has the tooth removed swishes their mouth out too vigorously it can dislodge the blood clot thus causing a dry socket which is extremely painful. when you have a tooth removed us the gauze to bite down on to apply constant but gentle pressure to the area, then when you go to rinse your mouth do not swish, hold the salt/water mixture in your mouth and turn your head back and forth letting the water run gently around the inside of your mouth, then don't spit it out....open your mouth and let it run out on its on. do not do vigorous exersize as this increase blood flow nor do you want to get out in the extreme heat and get over heated. don't take aspirin it thins the blood making it harder for it to coagulate. don't chew or eat food that is hard or crisp it can lodge in the area. and more than anything listen to your dentist, take it easy for a few days and then you can return to normal once the skin above where the tooth was removed grows over.
228170
whatever you do, don't drink out of a staw or smoke, or you will get what is called dry socket.  that is so painful.\n\notherwise, stuff that doesn't require a lot of chewing.  its going to be up to you and what you feel like eating.  your mouth is going to hurt a lot, and youre not going to feel like eating or drinking much.  keep cool, not cold liquids in you.  soft stuff like pudding or jello.  stay away from anything red.  i say that in case you start bleeding, you'll know it.  if you eat/drink something red, you won't know if its blood or the jello in your saliva.\n\nhope it helps, and good luck.
1175711
They didn't numb me but rinsed the area to make sure there was no  food in the hole and packed with a clove tasting product that stops the pain and keep air from circulating in the socket. A dry socket hurts like the dickens. This will really really make a difference. Do not suffer unneedlessly.
286291
When a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket.  If that blood clot is disrupted then a dry socket occurs.  Some examples of how the clot can be disrupted are smoking, sucking through a straw, sucking on hard candies, fiddling with the area with tongue, and spitting forcefully.  Dry sockets are very painful and are often more painful than the actual toothache was....  It is not uncommon for swelling to be associated with a dry socket.  If a dry socket occurs, it is necessary to return to the dentist that performed the extraction so a special type of medicated gauze can be placed in the socket for healing.
943108
Call the dentist.  You may have developed what is called a "dry socket".; it is very painfull and the dentist can help you. This will explain:\n\nhttp://www.dentalgentlecare.com/dry_socket.htm\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_socket
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SOME IMPORTANT INFO. ON DRY SOCKET:\nSummary\nDry socket is a condition characterized by severe pain after a tooth extraction. The pain generally begins a day or two following the extraction and can last for one to several weeks. It occurs when the blood clot that protects the tooth socket (alveolus) either does not form normally or is dislodged, leaving the bony socket open and exposed. \n\nDry socket is more likely to occur following the extraction of teeth on the lower jaw than the upper jaw and is most common after wisdom teeth are extracted. Dry socket occurs most commonly in people with diabetes, people who smoke and women, especially those taking oral contraceptives.\n\nThe severe pain of dry socket typically radiates out from the site of extraction and cannot be relieved by over-the-counter painkillers. If the extracted tooth was on the lower jaw, there is usually additional pain around the ear on the side of the extraction. Dry socket may also cause bad breath, a bad taste in the mouth and spasms in the jaw muscles.\n\nTreatment of dry socket is generally very effective in reducing the pain while the tooth socket heals. X-rays may be performed to look for additional complications, such as fragments of the tooth that may remain in the socket. To treat dry socket, a dentist rinses the affected tooth socket to remove any debris. Then, a medicated dressing containing analgesics and antiseptics is lightly packed into the open socket. This helps to relieve pain, prevent bacterial or fungal infection or other forms of irritation, and prevent food particles from building up in the socket. The dressing will be replaced daily or more frequently if necessary.\n\nOne major aspect of prevention is risk assessment before tooth extraction. The dentist or oral surgeon will compile a thorough medical and dental history to evaluate the patient’s risk of developing dry socket. If the risk is high, a dentist may choose a method of tooth extraction designed to cause less trauma. Dentists also frequently recommend a professional dental cleaning before the tooth is extracted to ensure that plaque and tartar levels are at a minimum. Gentle tooth brushing and mouth rinses are typically recommended for seven days after the extraction. Patients are usually told to avoid rinsing their mouths vigorously for at least the first day. \nTHE BAD TASTE MAY INDEED BE FROM THE DRY SOCKET.
945153
That sounds normal.  Usually you will see a pinkish/yellowish looking gel-like substance.  This is the clot and granulation tissue forming.   This immature connective tissue will eventually completely fill in and cover the socket with new gum tissue.  Try to keep this area clean and free of food debris!  As long as you are not experiencing any pain, swelling or bleeding, I wouldn't worry!  I hope that this proves helpful!
1089154
yes, its normal, it will tighten up. the pain is bruising, and should go away in a few days. If the pain gets worse, or you think its infected, call the doctor. just don'tpoke at the hole, drink through a straw, or smoke. sucking can cause dry socket, and that is twice as painful as getting the tooth yanked!