I have a dry socket because of tooth extraction, what should I do?
Q.
please can you help me, i had a tooth extraction on 20/02/10, i followed the aftercare instructions so carefully, but i seemed to have got dry socket, i went to my dentist 2 days ago and he put this iodiene stuff in the hole and put me on metronidazole for 5 days. but im still in so much pain, its unberable from the hole, the gum, and my jaw. im constantley crying cos of the pain but no one seems to know what to do. the area around the hole just does not feel right, like i have cotton wool poked up in my cheek. please can i have some advice, over the counter meds are not working either.
please can you help me, i had a tooth extraction on 20/02/10, i followed the aftercare instructions so carefully, but i seemed to have got dry socket, i went to my dentist 2 days ago and he put this iodiene stuff in the hole and put me on metronidazole for 5 days. but im still in so much pain, its unberable from the hole, the gum, and my jaw. im constantley crying cos of the pain but no one seems to know what to do. the area around the hole just does not feel right, like i have cotton wool poked up in my cheek. please can i have some advice, over the counter meds are not working either.
A.
I’m sorry you have a dry socket – it is not nice to get at all.
I’m sorry you have a dry socket – it is not nice to get at all.
There are some factors as to why some patients get dry sockets and a common on is smoking. However, sometimes patients get dry sockets for no real reason at all.
The pain will go away if you continue with your antibiotics and visit your dentist regularly so they can continue to dress it with Alvogel (iodine dressing). When you are at home ensure you keep the area really clean, do not poke at it and rinse at least 7 times a day with warm salt mouthwash.
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