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Hi there,
I've had a quick squizz through the archives but can't really see anything relevant... I'm 48 hours post extraction of my lower left wisdom tooth, and it feels ... off, kinda tight where I imagine the hole/clot is. It doesn't hurt (but am taking painkillers regularly as advised) but just feels really uncomfortable; I'm finding it hard to eat and talk (which is hard when I have 2 kids to shout at...I mean look after )
I also know that dry socket is rare, really, but when is the risk period over? I've read 24-48 hours (in which case I've passed it!), 1-3 days, 3-5 days... I know it's not an exact science but I really am terrified of the dentist and really don't want to end up struggling to go back for treatment (had this done under IV sedation but still screamed apparently, I don't remember much)
Thanks in advance for any help,
Carly
I've had a quick squizz through the archives but can't really see anything relevant... I'm 48 hours post extraction of my lower left wisdom tooth, and it feels ... off, kinda tight where I imagine the hole/clot is. It doesn't hurt (but am taking painkillers regularly as advised) but just feels really uncomfortable; I'm finding it hard to eat and talk (which is hard when I have 2 kids to shout at...I mean look after )
I also know that dry socket is rare, really, but when is the risk period over? I've read 24-48 hours (in which case I've passed it!), 1-3 days, 3-5 days... I know it's not an exact science but I really am terrified of the dentist and really don't want to end up struggling to go back for treatment (had this done under IV sedation but still screamed apparently, I don't remember much)
Thanks in advance for any help,
Carly
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