Dentistry & Dental Issues For support and discussion about dentistry and dental issues.


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-09-2014, 03:04 PM #1
Miniminion Miniminion is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3
8 yr Member
Miniminion Miniminion is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3
8 yr Member
Confused Healing dry socket

I had an upper molar extracted (after abcess and fractured) 2 weeks ago which developed into an infected dry socket which I had packed and a further course of antibiotics for.

Please could anyone advise what a healing dry socket should look like? At present it looks like there is a raised red lump where the tooth was pulled, it does not look like gum 😒 is that normal?

I am also still having pain and numbness but believe this could take a while to resolve.

Thanks in advance x
Miniminion is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 10-09-2014, 04:36 PM #2
Kitt Kitt is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,424
15 yr Member
Kitt Kitt is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,424
15 yr Member
Default

Welcome Miniminion.
__________________
Kitt

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"It is what it is."
Kitt is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Miniminion (10-09-2014)
Old 10-09-2014, 06:30 PM #3
Bryanna's Avatar
Bryanna Bryanna is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,624
15 yr Member
Bryanna Bryanna is offline
Grand Magnate
Bryanna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,624
15 yr Member
Default

Hi Miniminion,

The dry socket is suppose to be treated more than once. The impregnated packing material that is put in the socket is not meant to stay in there for more than a day or two without being changed. So if you have not gone back to the oral surgeon, you need to.

The red lump inside the socket could be a cyst or a large area of granulomous tissue which could prevent the site from healing. It needs to be evaluated by the surgeon.

Let us know how you're doing...
Bryanna



Quote:
Originally Posted by Miniminion View Post
I had an upper molar extracted (after abcess and fractured) 2 weeks ago which developed into an infected dry socket which I had packed and a further course of antibiotics for.

Please could anyone advise what a healing dry socket should look like? At present it looks like there is a raised red lump where the tooth was pulled, it does not look like gum 😒 is that normal?

I am also still having pain and numbness but believe this could take a while to resolve.

Thanks in advance x
__________________
Bryanna

***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.***
Bryanna is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Miniminion (10-10-2014)
Old 10-10-2014, 01:34 AM #4
Miniminion Miniminion is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3
8 yr Member
Miniminion Miniminion is offline
Newly Joined
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 3
8 yr Member
Default

Thankyou bryanna, I will try and get to see my dentist again.
When they packed it they didn't say to come back, just that it could take weeks to heal. But like I say it just dosnt look/feel right so will get it checked.
Mini minion x
Miniminion is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 10-10-2014, 09:06 AM #5
Bryanna's Avatar
Bryanna Bryanna is offline
Grand Magnate
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,624
15 yr Member
Bryanna Bryanna is offline
Grand Magnate
Bryanna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,624
15 yr Member
Default

Hi Mini minion,

Unfortunately some dentists do not treat a dry socket properly as they figure the site will eventually heal on it's own. The problem with making that assumption is that the site may never heal completely which can lead to further infection in the bone often referred to as a cavitation. Properly treating the socket can prevent that from occurring.

It is best to get the socket evaluated asap.

Bryanna



Quote:
Originally Posted by Miniminion View Post
Thankyou bryanna, I will try and get to see my dentist again.
When they packed it they didn't say to come back, just that it could take weeks to heal. But like I say it just dosnt look/feel right so will get it checked.
Mini minion x
__________________
Bryanna

***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.***
Bryanna is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Miniminion (10-10-2014)
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Dry Socket question Serg Dentistry & Dental Issues 9 08-12-2014 03:16 PM
Suffering from dry socket sadieyaa Dentistry & Dental Issues 3 05-27-2013 04:06 PM
Dry socket and the healing process Dry socket girl Dentistry & Dental Issues 19 11-15-2011 08:39 PM
Dry socket ?? ouch Dentistry & Dental Issues 8 07-09-2009 08:53 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:49 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.