Wisdom teeth dry socket or not?

I just had my wisdom teeth pulled about 5 days ago the pain has gone down, (dont get me wrong it still hurts)...it stopped bleeding before the first day. when i take a flashlight and look into my mouth on one side that was infected it looks kinda like a whole, does that mean that its a dry socket, or is that normal? does anyone have any websites with pictures? If it is dry socket what will the dentist do to make it close up? or can I do nothing and it will heal up on its own...how can you tell for sure its dry socket?..they didnt give me a follow up apt. any sugjestions...i do the whole salt water thing at least 3 times a day..I'm really worried about the whole dry socket thing...

Wisdom teeth dry socket or not?
What your looking at is perfectly normal, it will eventually have a grayish covering over the top which is the formation of new tissue. Just continue with the warm salt water rinses and swish vigorously to remove any debris from the opening. If you had a dry socket, you would be in extreme pain. A dry socket is when the extraction site loses it's clot leaving the bone uncovered exposed to the elements of the mouth. This usually occurs with in the first 24-48 hours, so you should be safe after five days. If your still having discomfort start doing some jaw exercises. Use hot compresses (two damp towels heated in microwave works great) on both side of your jaws and open and close your mouth, stretching wider each time. This will help you to regain full function of your mouth by helping to get the blood flowing back in the jaw muscles that are sore from being stretched tight during your extraction procedure. Most patients get immediate relief doing these. Just continue with the rinses, exercises, avoid hard, crunchy, grainy foods that can possibly stab, or lodge in the socket causing trauma. You sound as if your doing fine, so just keep up the good work. You'll be back to normal in just a few more days. Hope I've been of some help and good luck!
Reply:That is perfectly normal. That hole is where your root was. the hole will take a month or so to start closing up. Just remember to keep it clear or any debris.
Reply:im not sure about pictures -- try googling images





as for a dry socket -- try using clove oil





take a peice of a cotton ball -- soak in clove oil ( you can ask for it at a pharmacy or at walmart) and put inside the hole





this is all the dentist will use and its much cheaper (under $3)





remember to take the cotton ball out after a few hours or it might fall out sooner
Reply:if it really hurts then go see your dentast and they will tell you if it is a dry socket and will pack it. yes there will be a huge whole since they took out the thing filling the whole- your tooth. just be sure to keep it clean and take your pills as directed. it could take up to 3 months to heal
Reply:The holes are normal, they'll eventually close up.
Reply:well a dry socket is so painfull you would be going to the doc and that would be that.it hurts really bad.if its been this long i don't think you do have one ,i have had one its bad..but its no anything you cant get over either they packed mine and gave me antibiotic it was fine in a few days its really no big deal but very painfull



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