Wisdom teeth extraction

I was told a dry socket occurs when you suck on things like straws or cigarettes. The socket is currently full of clotted blood ....a plug if you will and the only way to get that out...is to disobey the rules and use a straw or smoke.

The clot will protect your socket from the air you inhale while normal breathing either by nose or mouth.

Z

Now before someone jumps on me for saying this....... ...no i'm not a dentist but I have 2 friends who are and they told me this little info.

Thank you so much for the quick replay. I'm just so worried that I will get a dry socket by mouth breathing. Thanks for some re-assurance.

Chantelle

I had my wisdom teeth out about a month ago and it is possible you have a sinus complication. The sinus could have been affected when they removed your wisdom teeth on the top. Unless you have allergies that are reacting to something?

Hope you feel better and make sure you keep it clean. I would call the doc in the morning to see what it may be.

Michelle

ANY questions about post-op wellbeing should be brought up to your oral surgeon/dentist ASAP. If you have severe, unremitting pain, lots of bleeding or signs of infection, you need to get over to that person and be seen ASAP.

Follow post-op instructions to a "t" to prevent complications like "dry socket" or abscesses/infections. report ANY symptoms that trouble you, no matter how "insignificant' they seem. The professional dr knows and expects there may be questions and is prepared to answer them.