#dry socket

[wisdomtoothrecovery]

[aesthetic-day-dream]

My dry socket has healed but I’m still waiting for the hole to close. I know it’s supposed to take a while, but I was curious if anyone’s gone through the same thing, how long theirs took. Please let me know!!

[bestfuckinmusic]

Dry Socket - Shiver - 2021

Ripping thrash from Portland - a home of many a fine band!

[bebebeebandb]

I.Need.A.Break.

I am finally getting over having covid after several weeks of it...then last Saturday I needed to have emergency dental work on 4 teeth, one was an extraction of a very broken wisdom tooth...and then I developed a dry socket (if you don’t know what this is, look it up, it is NOT FUN T_T) and had to go back to the dentist last night to have him take care of that. I have been in such intense pain in the past month. I am beyond exhausted and I can barely sleep anymore. I just woke up after not even 2 hours in a panic and feeling very sick.

I haven’t been able to see my boyfriend since April. I miss him so fucking much. We have a date set but it’s not until near the end of August because that’s just the soonest we were able to make it.

I’m feeling extremely, extremely weak and defeated.

It was Ameir’s birthday yesterday and even though I was in that intense pain I tried my hardest to make it a really nice day for him. I stayed as cheerful and as upbeat as possible to make him happy and have as little stress as possible. Work is his main anxiety source so all day I just tried to keep him calm and just show him how much I cared for him. I always do but I tried REALLY hard, more than usual.

I know I don’t normally post such serious entries like this here but I felt the need to right now. I...think I’m done for now...or I’m just too tired to continue to think of what else to write. Thank you for reading if you do...

[mihikavasant]

Dry socket vs Normal socket | Surya Dental Care

Many individuals harbor concerns about developing dry socket following wisdom tooth extraction due to the associated discomfort and potential complications. However, gaining a deeper understanding of its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options can help alleviate these fears and enable individuals to confidently approach the procedure.

Dry socket, formally known as alveolar osteitis, is a condition that can occur after tooth extraction, particularly with wisdom teeth. Normally, after a tooth is removed, a blood clot forms in the empty socket to protect the underlying bone and nerves during the healing process. In cases of dry socket, this blood clot either dissolves prematurely or becomes dislodged, exposing the bone and nerve endings to air, food particles, and fluids. This exposure can lead to significant pain and delayed healing.

Recognizing Symptoms: The hallmark symptoms of dry socket include escalating pain that radiates from the extraction site to the jaw, ear, and even the eye on the affected side. Other indicators may include bad breath (halitosis), a foul taste in the mouth, delayed healing compared to typical post-extraction recovery, and, in severe cases, visible bone within the socket.

Identifying Causes: Several factors contribute to the development of dry socket. Poor oral hygiene post-extraction can allow bacteria to accumulate in the socket, impeding proper healing and potentially leading to infection. Smoking or using tobacco products significantly increases the risk of dry socket due to the harmful effects of nicotine and other chemicals on blood clot formation. Physical trauma to the extraction site, such as vigorous rinsing or spitting, can dislodge the blood clot. Certain pre-existing medical conditions that affect circulation or immune function may also predispose individuals to dry socket. Furthermore, drinking through a straw or engaging in activities that create suction in the mouth can disrupt the blood clot and increase the likelihood of developing this condition.

Seeking Timely Dental Care: If symptoms suggestive of dry socket, such as severe and worsening pain, are experienced following tooth extraction, it is crucial to promptly consult a dentist. Early diagnosis and intervention can help prevent complications and promote effective healing.

Diagnosis and Treatment: Dentists diagnose dry socket based on symptoms and a clinical examination of the extraction site. Treatment typically involves gently cleaning the affected area to remove debris and bacteria. A medicated dressing or packing may then be applied to the socket to promote the formation of a new blood clot and protect the exposed bone and nerves. Pain management is also a key aspect of treatment, with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen often recommended to alleviate discomfort.

Duration of Recovery: With proper treatment, dry socket usually resolves within about seven days. During this time, it is important to follow the dentist's instructions for care, which may include avoiding certain activities that could disrupt the healing process and practicing good oral hygiene.

Dry Socket: How Long Does It Last

When you visit the dentist for treatment, a dry socket may persist for up to seven days. Even though mouthwash and dressing can protect you from bacteria, food particles can aggravate a dry socket and cause discomfort and delay healing if they are not properly diagnosed.

By understanding the potential risks, recognizing symptoms, and being aware of preventive measures, individuals can approach wisdom tooth extraction with a greater sense of preparedness. Consulting with a dentist before and after the procedure and adhering to post-operative care instructions can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing dry socket and promote a smoother recovery process. If persistent or worsening pain occurs following tooth extraction, seeking timely dental evaluation and treatment is essential to ensure optimal healing and prevent complications.

[cringe-time]

Man I hate being in so much pain from dry socket you go out and buy some clove oil and put it on the HOLE IN YOUR GUMS and it burns and you try to avoid swallowing your saliva and you go to swallow a little (just the motion of swallowing, intentionally not trying to take a gulp of anything) and it burns so you stand over the sink drooling and googling and find out clove oil is toxic if swallowed so even though you didn’t even successfully swallow any saliva that came in contact with the clove oil and applied it by putting it on some gauze and putting that in your mouth the back of your throat still burns a little and feels a little weird so even though I can think through it logically and come to the conclusion that I’m fine I am STILL worried that I’m gonna die from the clove oil.

I didn’t DRINK it, the most I would’ve gotten would be the teeny tiny amount of SALIVA that TOUCHED the clove oil but again I was just swallowing in general I think WHILE leaning over the sink and drooling so. I didn’t get any. But still the back of my throat is the teeniest scratchy and feels a little weird. So yea I’m gonna die. Ok sure brain

[caremaven]

Learn what to expect on day 7 after wisdom teeth removal, including common symptoms, tips for recovery, and answers to frequently asked questions

[ohgoddamnit]

Furious I can’t skate because of my MOUTH SURGERY and the necessary interdependence and cooperation of the systems of my body

[simply-not-an-egg]

I think I have a dry socket and I am NOT HAPPY ABOUT THAT

[c3zh]

Super Wise?

In the very early 2000s I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. I remember it clearly since we had to drive about 90 minutes each way to get it done. My kids had earned some free pizza from a reading program they were part of so we decided to hit Pizza Hut on the way home. After I stopped and threw up (with great class) on the side of the road. A couple of days later I was hurting. I broke my…

[heartoftxoralsurgery]

What is a Dry Socket? If you also don't know then read this blog for more information.

[byteofsoup]

Sorry Charactets i can't brainstorm epic swags tonight because my tooth huuurts so bad

[hungerofhadarr]

Do You Know What Dry Socket Is?

Informational post about something a lot of people might be unaware of.

So, let’s say you loose a tooth. You fell and knock it out, maybe you pulled it at home for whatever reason. All that is important in this scenario is that you’ve lost a tooth outside of a dentist visit, so there is no field professional there to walk you through the healing process.

Now, how do you recover from this? Saltwater rinse, wad of cotton to help slow the bleeding, painkillers, eating soft foods. It stands to reason that, like any other recovery period that involves the mouth and teeth, you’d also need a straw. Makes sense, easier to get liquid into your mouth and you’ll have more control over where in your mouth it goes. Makes sense, right?

You are about to give yourself dry socket.

The main difference between most other well known recovery periods from a jaw / mouth injury, is that the act of sucking on a straw can dislodge the blood clot from your gums.

The reason is, for a few days, your blood clot is actually smaller than the hole left behind by the missing tooth. Gums do heal quicker than most other tissue on your body , so the opening will close to be smaller than the blood clot itself. But there is a period of time, the first few days of healing, that the blood clot is at a serious risk of coming loose or being dissolved away . This risk does not truly go away until healing is over , but the likelyhood slowly goes down.

This blood clot being removed will reveal the traumatized and damaged nerve + the jaw bone to the open . Unsurprisingly, this is extraordinary pain, that nothing can soothe. Any fluid gets into the wound ? Food particles ? You inhale / exhale too hard ? That nerve is going to Ache. Not to mention , you’ re at an even higher infection risk now .

And the things that can cause dry socket are so innocuous , that unless you know about the possibility , you may do these actions without thinking.

1) Straws ( and Sucking )

The pressure from drinking through a straw is enough to pull the blood clot from your gums . This pressure can be caused by anything that requires sucking , this includes smoking as well . Anything that requires a strong pull into your mouth to eat / ingest is exerting the same pull on your loose blood clot . If you suck on a straw now , you can feel the kind of pressure vacuum you make in your mouth . That pressure does not care about what it might cause to dislodge .

2) Spitting Out Blood

At least , for the first 24 hours . After 24 hours ( specifically , after your gums stop consistently bleeding ) and you start doing saltwater rinses , you’ re free to spit . But regardless , forceful spitting can do the exact same damage as drinking from a straw . It’ s the pressure and force you cause . When you do saltwater rinses , don’ t really swish. Tilt your head side to side and slowly push the water around . For the first 24 hours , you are encouraged to swallow blood instead of spitting , to avoid the risk of spitting out the start of a blood clot and prolonging the bleeding cycle . Keep in mind the nausea this can cause .

3) Alcohol and Hot Food/Liquid

Paring these together since they cause similar issues . Alcohol can melt a blood clot , and abundance of heat can increase blood flow too the clot . Both of these will cause the clot to dissolve or come loose , but cold food/drink is more recommended . Yes , cold can cause an ache if it manages to come into direct contact with the healing area , but it will not affect the blood clot as seriously as hot food/drink will . Room temperature is also okay for consumption.

4) Exercise

Light exercise is okay , but anything that ups your heart-rate is upping blood flow to your wound . Nothing strenuous, nothing that pushes endurance , nothing that you know will exhaust you . Even if you heart-rate jumps from something like chasing a cat down because they have something they shouldn’ t have can cause increased blood flow ( trust me , it felt like I was undergoing divine punishment because I stopped my cat from eating a tuff of dog hair . ) The sudden taste of blood is a warning to slow down what you’re doing .

While dry socket can heal on it’s own, the gums will cover the exposed bone regardless of if there’s a clot there or not, this pain is not something anyone deserves to struggle with . Once again , dealing with dry socket is dealing exposed bone and nerve .

Dentists are expensive , and if you cannot afford a dental visit after the loss of a tooth, I only want you to be aware of one of the more serious complications that come with such a thing happening . Everyone deserves to heal in comfort , and I only want people to have the best chance at having a complication free healing process .

[cringe-time]

How silly of me to assume that taking painkillers for dry socket with actual codine in them would kill the pain from dry socket haha silly me