Hi I had a tooth extraction done on my lower jaw (a molar), everything seemed to go well although there was still some pain after 4 days. On day 5 while brushing my teeth, I fear that I may have damaged the granulation tissue. I thought I could taste blood although I did not see it and it appeared that the granulation tissue was either missing or covered with new blood. I placed a gauze in my mouth and did not get any fresh blood on the gauze. I have some pain but not a severe pain as described for dry socket. Can I still have dry socket after 5 days or would I at least feel if the granulation tissue came out? Could I have merely cracked the tissue causing a blood leak? I am a 50 year old female. 5 2 , 118 pounds
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. Nothing to worry, it is normal to have a dull pain after extraction till it heals. It might last for a week. It is not Chat Doctor.