Just had four teeth extracted??

Question

I ran out of gauze! I'm really worried because I haven't had teeth extracted before. I had two on top and two on bottom for braces. What are the chances of me getting dry socket, too?

Please, anything to calm me. xD

Answer 1

Be sure to rinse your mouth after you eat so the food particles don't go into the tooth holes.  

That will help a lot to prevent dry sockets.

Answer 2

Not too possible. I had Nine teeth extracted, and the Gauze only needs to stay in it for like, 30 minutes, or until the bleeding stops. But if you want to be on the safe side, go out and buy more gauze at the store, because Dry socket would SUCK!

Answer 3

dry socket is sort of rare

Answer 4

Its ok! you only need gauze for about 6 hours or something. It will be ok. Gargle with salt water and if its still bleeding use napkins until someone can run and get you gauze.