After a tooth extraction, many patients ask:

“Is this dry socket or infection?”
“Why is my pain getting worse?”

For busy workers, the common mistake is waiting.

They continue working long shifts.
They only file a long day off when the pain becomes unbearable.

By then, treatment becomes more complicated — and more expensive.

Understanding the difference early can save you time, money, and stress.

What Is Dry Socket?

Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) happens when the protective blood clot falls out or dissolves too early.

The honest answer:
Healing depends on the type of extraction, your health, and how well you follow aftercare instructions.

For most patients, initial healing takes 1 to 2 weeks.
Complete bone healing can take 3 to 6 months.

Ignoring proper care can delay healing — and cost you more money later.

Tooth Extraction Healing Timeline (Day-by-Day Analysis)

First 24 Hours

• Blood clot forms in the socket
• Mild bleeding
• Swelling begins
• Mild to moderate pain

Severe Pain 3 Days After Tooth Extraction – Is This Normal?

Many patients search on Google:

“Why do I have severe pain 3 days after tooth extraction?”
“Is it normal to have pain 3 days after pulling a tooth?”

The answer:
 Mild discomfort is normal.
 Severe, throbbing, worsening pain is NOT normal.

If the pain becomes stronger on Day 3 instead of improving, it may be a sign of dry socket or infection.

After a tooth extraction, mild pain and swelling are normal. But when pain becomes severe, a bad smell develops, and the socket looks empty or shows exposed bone — that is not normal healing.

These are classic signs of dry socket.

Understanding these warning signals early can prevent prolonged suffering, infection, and delayed dental implant treatment.

Mario’s Second Night – When Pain Became Unbearable

Mario thought everything was fine after his molar extraction.

Day 1: Mild bleeding.
Day 2: Slight swelling. Manageable pain.

Bone Graft vs No Bone Graft: Which Is Safer?

Dental implant success depends on one critical factor: bone support. Many patients rush into treatment without understanding whether they need a bone graft or not. Some skip grafting to save money and time. Others are advised to do grafting without clear explanation. The result? Failed implants, wasted money, stress, and sometimes legal disputes.