Yet another ? Wisdom tooth? Just had the top ones extracted. Dont want dry socket. Saliva problems?
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My dentist told me that would happen and not to swallow but to let the saliva "drool" out of my mouth into the sink.
Don't worry about the dry socket. The dentist just tells you about it because the symptoms of dry socket can also be confused with or connected to a jaw infection. Some people get dry socket even if they do EVERYTHING right. If you do get it, just buzz by the Dentist's office and they can fix you up with a simple treatment that works in less than 10 minutes. No biggie.
Don't use a straw, and have fun eating ice cream! Hope you feel better soon!
dry socket is caused when you spit or use a straw.
If you have problems with extra saliva in your mouth: Take a cotton swab and use it to swab out the saliva. "Dry Socket" is mostly caused by when people smoke, drink with straws, or suck on something such as candy, etc after their extraction. (I have had 3 dry sockets on separate occasions..and yes, extreme pain). But a dry socket will not be noticeable for at least 3 to 4 days after the extraction as it takes time for the blood to form a clot. As for the pain, did the extraction happen today? If so, then yes..you will have some discomfort but taking Tylenol or if your Dr. gave you pain pills will help with that. Take care and good luck:)
Do not smoke any cigarettes and don't suck anything through a straw I know these are two things that can cause a dry socket good luck wisdom teeth are not a bit of fun
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