3 days post op, infection?

HLB

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had a molar pulled 3 days ago. Initially felt no pain following the procedure, but am now. No fowl taste or odor, just a weird color on my clot with a blueish- green spot. Does this look normal?
 

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Dr M

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Good day

It might be that you have a dry socket or infection of the socket area post extraction. This usually happens 3-5 days after an extraction and is most common in the lower jaw, due to food and other particles going into the socket area as we eat. I suggest you arrange a follow up visit with your dentist, so that the socket can be rinsed out, to allow a new blood clot to form. Most likely a script for antibiotics will also be given.
 

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