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Old 07-03-2014, 04:42 PM
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sickofit,

I'm sorry but I really cannot help you if you are going to smoke because you know that is going to have a negative affect on how the oral surgery heals. The likelihood of a dry socket is HIGH irrelevant of which arch the extraction was done if you smoke.

I truly wish you well.

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Originally Posted by sickofit View Post
just one other thing, i had this root took out and a upper tooth extracted on monday, its thursday evening now what are my chances of dry socket, unfortunately i gave in have smoked this evening, the empty socket looks a tiny bit smaller and there a whitish kind of colour in there, i know dry sockt on upper jaw is rare-ish, but this is me and thats my kind of luck!!!!
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***I have been in the dental profession for 4 decades. I am an educator and Certified Dental Assistant extensively experienced in chair side assisting and dental radiography. The information that I provide here is my opinion based on my education and professional experience. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.***
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