Do I have a dry socket?!
Question: Do I have a dry socket?
What should I do???!?!
Answers:
The clot gains about 90% strength in the first 24 hours and yours must be pretty stable in 9 days.
Perhaps you pushed in the water just too hard and caused a little damage hence the bleeding.
Typically dry socket would result in 2-3 days after the extraction but just to be on the safe side see your doctor.
I hope that by the time you read this, the socket is no longer hurting! Actually, pain is the main symptom of a dry socket. If it still hurts on Monday, get right back to the dentist.
On Sunday, maybe one of those treatments for tooth pain -- ask the pharmacist at your drug store -- would help.
I know that a dry socket is the worst! Been there and done that! I hope your pain goes away quickly!