https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119643 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:51 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 119643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well it turns out it isn't a dry socket. I was just imagining the worst since everyone warned me about them. My doctor said I'm probably in pain from grinding my teeth at night. I grind my teeth bad, I always have. He told me to use a heating pad and I should be fine. Too bad he couldn't do anything about the neon green bruises on my face! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119470 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:12:52 +0000 sulli301 119470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: It feels SO much better!! Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119467 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:11:54 +0000 winniebee 119467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Ugh, I had it - terrible! Worst pain ever (well, haven't been through childbirth yet...) I had two and didn't suck or smoke either! They would pack my gums for me every few days or so (felt muuuuch better) and I was on Vicodin for like a week! Advice is to follow doctor's orders - eat only soft foods/liquids. Sorry, hope it gets better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119462 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:08:26 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 119462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee @rachel thank you both </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119451 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:57:52 +0000 Shutterbug 119451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Yup, your husband is right - they stick this long strand of medicated gauze in the socket and it immediately feels better. I feel your pain though! Hope you feel better soon </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119450 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:57:16 +0000 heffalump 119450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but they did get infected. Hope they fix you up so you'll feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119442 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:43:16 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 119442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sulli301 thanks. I'm pretty bummed because I have followed all the rules! My husband told me when they put the medicine in his it was instant relief. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119437 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:37:04 +0000 sulli301 119437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: I got one :( I remember I was SO mad because I didn't use a straw &amp; am not a smoker. They stuffed my dry socket which hurts a little but it really helps so much!! I am so sorry that stinks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dry-socket#post-119376 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:56:15 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 119376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my wisdoms teeth removed last Friday and I think I have a dry socket!!! Ugh. I have been lucky enough to not have been in any pain, I only had discomfort from the swelling. Yesterday one side of my mouth was a little tender but today it hurts. I can barely open my mouth. I've only been able to eat a couple<br /> spoonfuls of guacamole I made yesterday. At least it was delicious! Luckily my follow up appointment is in a couple hours. Did anyone else get a dry socket? Any advice? </p>