What Does a Dry Socket Look Like?, Byte®
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Dry socket is a condition that can occur after a tooth is removed, if a blood clot is dislodged while your gums heal. It is painful because of exposed nerves, and it increases your risk of infection after surgery. Learn what a dry socket looks like.
![](https://www.juniordentist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dry-socket-formation.jpg)
Dry Socket Pictures Pictures of Alveolar Osteitis
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Is this dry socket?!!!
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Does this look like dry socket? : r/wisdomteeth
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Is this dry socket?!!!
Replying to @Syd Frances CODE SYDFRANCES here are my results for
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When Can I Stop Worrying About Dry Sockets?
![](http://www.thedentalarcade.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dry.jpg)
Dry socket(Alveolar osteitis)
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HELP! does it look like i have dry socket : r/wisdomteeth