Any help? Dry socket following tooth extraction

[cybilx10]

I had a molar pulled on Monday and I have been in severe pain since Wed. or so. It almost feels like the same pain as when I got a dry socket after I had my wisdom teeth pulled.

Is there anything that can be done besides grin and bear it?

[summermay]

Sorry I have no idea.

[Jessi]

I would call your dentist in the morning as see what they recommend you to do for it.

[3timesoccermom]

I've never had one but googled it. You poor thing. It sounds horrendous. I am supposed to have a molar pulled because a portion of tooth came off but now I dread it.

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Dealing With a Dry Socket - Dental Health - Everyday Health

Once dry socket occurs: Try to keep the area packed with medical gauze or cotton (try using a Q-tip). If the pain begins to increase, attempt to get in to see your dentist as quickly as possible. The dentist can put a substance over the hole at the base of your socket and effectively "seal" the hole above the nerve ending. After the sealing the dentist can more easily pack the socket with gauze or cotton.



If pain returns: Many times the sealant does not last for long periods of time. After debris removal, try to put clove oil (also known as clove extract) drops directly into the socket and then on the packing that you place into the socket area. The oil is a natural topical anesthetic and can help soothe the pain. Over the counter products such as orajel may help slightly but will not eliminate the pain completely. Another remedy that may help is to place a cool ice pack against the affected jaw.

[cody82414]

I do remember the pain of the dry socket was worse than the pain from the compromised tooth.

I was told to put gauze folded in a square on the socket,
as you were told to do when the tooth was pulled
in order to get the blood clotted.

ibuprofen for the pain as needed
to keep swelling down
and that annoying pulse from your heart beat pain
no drinking from a straw,
no hot fluids (coffee, tea, soups)
and try not to eat on that side.

My best to you!
I hate hate hate teeth pain

[Krystenn88]

You really need to see your dentist and like another poster said, they can pack the socket with a paste, that has medicine in it and it will make it feel a lot better. Sometimes you have to have that done more than once. Dry sockets are not fun. Hope you get to feeling better soon!