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ozziechick 1
Feb 8, 2013, 11:14 PM
Hi Im still suffering a dry socket after 10 days, Ive been back to the dentist a couple times. Yes I use salt water, and take vitamins, but still in pain. I take so long to heal. Any suggestions out there from people who have had this problem. Thanks

joypulv
Feb 8, 2013, 11:24 PM
10 days isn't out of the realm of normal recovery. We don't know your general health. Smoking of course is a no-no. You should be gently brushing the area with a soft toothbrush after you eat as well as rinsing with salt water vigorously, swooshing and sucking as you rinse. 10 days of a serious pain killer like Vicodin is pretty standard.

J_9
Feb 8, 2013, 11:29 PM
Smoking of course is a no-no. As is drinking out of a straw.

dontknownuthin
Feb 8, 2013, 11:40 PM
Sounds like you're doing everything right but you may need a pain reliever. Advil worked for me - I'm allergic to narcotics and it was all I was permitted to take, and I found it perfectly adequate. It still hurt a little but was very tolerable.