Frequently asked questions

Can you get dry socket with immediate dentures?

Immediate dentures do not cause dry socket, but wearing dentures too soon after extraction can dislodge the blood clot and lead to dry socket.

Does dry socket affect other teeth?

Dry socket only affects the extraction site. It does not spread to other teeth.

When is dry socket no longer a risk?

Dry socket risk is highest in the first 3 days after extraction, and decreases by day 5. You're probably in the clear if you haven't developed it by day 5.

What does dry socket look like vs normal?

Dry socket looks like an empty hole in the gums with a whiteish layer at the bottom, unlike a normal extraction site which has a dark blood clot.

How do you know if you have dry socket?

The most common symptom of dry socket is severe pain 2-3 days after tooth extraction. The socket looks empty, with exposed bone instead of a blood clot.