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Any dentists around? Photo TMI !

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Frankiesa · 29/11/2020 22:08

Sorry to post this in AIBU, but no one answered my post in General Health.

I had a tooth extraction on Thursday and don’t seem to have a visible blood clot. The area is white/grey and looks a bit like pus. Does anyone think this could be dry socket? It’s a bit painful but not too bad if I take paracetamol every 4 hours.

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Ismellphantoms · 29/11/2020 22:21

It looks like normal healing to me. As your mouth is wet, you don't get a scab like you do on skin. If you had a dry socket, you'd be in agony.

WombatStewForTea · 29/11/2020 22:17

I've also had dry socket and it was the worst pain imaginable. I would have thrown myself under a bus if I'd have been able to get off the sofa. Nothing touched it.

BetteTwoShoes · 29/11/2020 22:13

I’m no expert, but I’ve had dry socket twice and both times it felt like someone had taken a baseball bat to the side of my face.

I would say if you’re in ‘a bit’ of pain, I wouldn’t worry about it being dry socket too much.

Hope it feels better soon though :)

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