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    May 17, 2012, 02:10 PM
    What does an after tooth extraction blood clot look like? What color should it be?
    I am having a hard time telling the diffrence between a clot and food. I'm worried of possible dry socket. I've had 2 teeth pulled and had a previous dry socket just heal up. I'm a smoker, and I am beginning to become uncomfortable. Today is the third day after extraction.

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