What do they use for dry socket?

Question

I had my wisdom teeth removed over a week ago, and I've developed a dry socket. A dentist (not the one who preformed the surgery, and not a very good dentist) packed something into the wound that looked like chewing tobacco or soggy, shredded beef jerky.

I was wondering what the substance is and what kind of side-effects it has? Also, how does it help the healing process?

Answer 1

dry socket paste.

he active ingredient is eugenol.  OR oil of cloves usually on resorbable packing material.

it will soothe the exposed area.

Answer 2

Dentist will usually soak packing in something called Oil of Clove or Eugenol.  It has a soothing pain killing effect on the extraction site.  It dosent really help the healing process, just helps eliminate some pain so its not so uncomfortable.