Had my Wisdom tooth out and worried about the healing process

[EGreenwood]

Hi I had my back left wisdom tooth out on Tuesday, it is now almost 56 hours since it was pulled and I'm worried about the healing process, and getting a dry socket, as I woke up this morning with uncomfortable pain (worse since having it out, though painkillers have worked their magic) and a horrible taste (that went away after I swallowed and I'm just wondering if the picture below looks fine or if I'm in trouble?

 

[carole]

Hi to the forum.

It looks and sounds as if things are alright to me, but I am not a dentist it is only my opinion based on personal experience. You should be safe from dry socket 72 hours after extraction which at the time I am writing this you are over that time and hopefully things are okay. Day three is supposed to be the worst after having an extraction aching wise but everyone is different and we all heal at different rates.

If you are worried about anything then do contact your dentist and let them have a look.

I hope this helps you a bit, well done for getting the extraction done