None of those products sound like something he would be using, I'm really not sure. I know for sure it's cloves though, haha.

In your personal opinion should I still have the packing in if I have a bit of pain still? I'm due to get it out tomorrow but I'm scared because I have had some random pains over the last couple days...but on the other hand I really don't know that it's a good idea to keep putting packing in the socket. I guess you can't fully tell me unless you know what specifically he is using to pack it. The sinus pressure and pain seems to have gone away completely over the last day. He did not mention or perforation or anything like that. No pressure or water leakage either. I guess if the pressure/pain is gone that's good news?
Thank you so much, your replies really ease my mind.

I'm so nervous for tomorrow

Jan

Jan,

I don't know why he's still packing the site or what he is using so I cannot say you if he should continue to do it or not.

Intermittent pain for several weeks post op tooth extractions is normal and does not mean that there is a problem. Severe, throbbing, sharp pain and/or swelling are indicative of a problem.

You could tell him that friends keep asking you why he keeps packing the sockets if everything is healing okay. If he tells you it is to control pain.... I would ask.... what are you using that controls the pain and why would I have pain this many weeks after the extractions if everything is healing okay?

Is it possible that you gave him the inclination that you could not tolerate any pain and that's why he keeps packing it?

If the sinus has calmed down then that is a good sign. Hopefully it will stay that way and the site will heal well.

Bryanna

Hi Bryanna,

So, I got the dressings out about an hour ago and so far so good. I've been having some discomfort from the top site this morning, but I'm thinking I will wait to see if it calms down again. I really think it's just from being packed.

My sister said that she used oil of cloves directly in her dry socket when she had the same issue. She said she just used one drop and it provided immense relief and that the socket closed in a couple days this way. Is this a bad idea? I have some oil of cloves I can use if it's a good idea

The OS did tell me once again to use the syringe to push my gums open and not let them close from the top.. however, I don't think this is a good idea based on what you and most people have told me.. So I will just gently irrigate the socket and let it close. Hopefully all heals well and I don't have to make another trip to see this OS. Oh and PS, I'm in Candada.. don't know if that makes a difference on the advice my OS has given me.

Thanks for your continued advice, it's so much appreciated

Jan

Hi Jan,

Thanks for the update.

Clove oil is used as a soothing agent, not a healing agent. Therefore, it is meant to be used in the early stages of a dry socket to help soothe the pain. Otherwise, it really is best to just leave the surgical socket alone and let your naturally produced healing cells take care of it. If you keep disturbing it, the healing cells will be diminished and it will take longer to heal.

Your sister most likely only needed to use clove oil once, maybe twice a day for a couple of days. You have had the surgical sites packed with clove oil and who knows what else for a month! If you can, it is best to just leave them alone and let them heal on their own.

The typical post operative protocol following wisdom tooth removal is universally similar. It can vary slightly, as it did with your os, from one dental practice to another based on a personal/professional preference.

Hopefully you will not have too much discomfort from here on out and all will heal well!

Bryanna

Hi!

Thank you for the information. I seem to be doing good without any pain killers or clove oil. Am I likely to develop an abscess if I let the gums just heal over on their own and do not engage in the act of pushing apart my gums to let the hole remain open? Provided I am rinsing with salt water and maintaining good oral hygiene and that nothing gets caught in the socket while it's healing. I am really nervous about keeping my gums open like that, I just want them to be able to close


Jan

Hi Jan,

If the sockets are healing well, as your dentist has told you, then there is no need to have to irrigate the sockets with a syringe. Thorough oral hygiene and rinsing with warm salt water 3-4 times a day until the gum tissue closes completely is all that is necessary.

Bryanna

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