Pain/Dry Sockets
A dry socket is a term to describe an unpleasant, but not serious, post-operative
condition or surgical side effect. It usually occurs 24-36 hours after
surgery but can occur 48-72 hours later. An increasing amount of throbbing
pain around the affected socket, which may radiate up to the ear or through
the entire jaw, is an indication that you may have a dry socket. It is
usually not accompanied by swelling or drainage from the extraction site.
To alleviate the pain from a dry socket you may use the prescription pain
medication. If it alleviates the pain then the dry socket is minor and
will not require any additional treatment. If the pain medication does
not affect the pain you should contact Dr. Moore. Dr. Moore will treat
the dry socket at the office with a medicated dressing, which will relieve
the pain. Dr. Moore must remove this dressing 24-48 hours after placement.
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