Can you get dry socket with a Bone Graft? How do you detect this?

August 10, 2013
Asked By:sehmeh03

I had tooth #14 extracted due to abcess and bone graft placed on 8/2/13. I have had worsening pain since Monday.I've only experienced slight relief when the sealant came out of the gum on Thursday (in 2, 1cm sized chunks. is that normal?).Yesterday,the doctor said everything looks great and the xray looked good.Because I was in so much pain he put me on a stronger antibiotic and gave me flexeril to take before bed (possibly grinding my teeth at night). I am feeling extreme pain at this point.

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August 14, 2013

Answer: Dry Socket or Infection?

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Answer: Dry Socket or Infection?

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Bone Graft Pain

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Bone Graft Pain

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August 13, 2013

Answer: I would suggest another opinion

August 13, 2013

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Infection or dry socket?

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Infection or dry socket?

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Pain

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Pain

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