Dry socket worries/help

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Hello, I had my tooth extraction last Friday (it had a big infection) and I'm in my day 3 but I'm worried about a possible dry socket. I've been taking paracetamol/ibuprofen and amoxiciline for the pain and infection. I'm still taking ibuprofen and amoxiciline even if I don't really sure if I'm still in pain. Would you say this is normal healing process or I'm in risk of dry socket? Thanks



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MattKW

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Normal healing. You don't form dry scabs in the mouth, you get whitish skin as in your photo. Dry sockets are characterised by very strong pain, bad breath, and bad taste at 3-4 days post-op. You're looking good. I would stop taking the antibiotics and only take painkillers if necessary (perhaps before bed).
 

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