Hi Bryanna,

It's been a week since I had the packing out for the dry sockets. I have been rinsing well with salt water because the gum tissue still has not closed. I have been mainly pain free except some random pains here and there that seem to subside completely within a few minutes by themselves, is this normal? I find my mouth still feels tired after a long day of talking or if I laugh a lot. I am wondering when it is ok to drink alcohol? I never drink, but of course it's Christmas and we are having a staff party - haha. Would it be ok to have some drinks at this stage in the healing? I really don't want to mess anything up and be in pain again.

Thank you so much for all your advice,

Janice