I am on my third day of healing and had two lower impacted wisdom teeth removed. They're all stitched up. Today I was walking home and I spat (I totally forgot). It was a pretty good spit so now I am worried about developing dry sockets after three hard days of recovering. Will I develop dry socket?
Question about wisdom teeth recovery and dry socket?
You might. I had a dry socket in January. They are very painful. If you get one, call your doctor %26amp; they have some type of herbal pack they can put into the socket. It helps heal it %26amp; has something in it that reduces the pain.
Reply:You should be ok three days after the fact. Still, try and keep your spitting in check. lol. You'll know if you develop a dry socket. It usually occurs 3-4 days after surgery and the whole side of your face will just throb.
Reply:Dry sockets usually develop after 3 days post-op. You will know if you have one as it feels like a toothache. It is probably o.k. to spit after 3 days of healing.
Reply:Hi Chris! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years and I don't think after 3 days one spitting will cause an issue. However, to be sure do this.
Rinse gently with warm salty water rinses 3-4 times a day for the next 3-4 days. The last one at night before bed. Second, eat soft things and cold or cool drinks ( NO STRAW) for another 2 days. That should do it. If you feel ANY pain in the jaw, use an ice pack for 15- 20 minutes 2-3 times a day and that should be okay. I think you are fine. If you have any other questions, please ask. and ps. women really hate when men spit in public...so think about that. Not the most romantic thing. LOL If you have any other questions, ask for me. M
Reply:No you won't develop a dry socket. If you want to find out more on dry socket, and what causes them, go to http://www.oceansurgical.com.au/. The site is very good at explaining about wisdom teeth generally.
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I had my two lower wisdom teeth extracted yesterday. Once was a horizontal impaction and one was just an extraction. I was too drugged up to pay attention when they gave me instructions on the gauze and the no spitting thing. I got home, took the gauze out, rinsed my mouth out, spit and put new gauze in (that they gave me). I did this twice, then I called cause I was still bleeding. They said "no, don't put any more gauze in and no spitting or swishing until tomorrow." Well, I feel fine today but I'm worried I'm going to get dry socket. Is there anything I can do now to try to prevent it? It looks as if there is a blood clot in the side that doesn't have stitches, but there's definitely still a hole. Any advice appreciated!
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