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viv26
May 9, 2013, 02:14 PM
I had my lower molar extracted 3 days ago , yesterday there clearly was a blood clot , today there isn't Im worried I might get dry socket.

joypulv
May 9, 2013, 02:23 PM
Don't worry.
Keep swishing vigorously with warm salted water, and keep gently brushing the gum to remove any dead tissue (it shouldn't hurt). Worry if it gets red and sore, not white. The white comes off with time and brushing.