i got my right lower molar tooth extracted last week and developed a dry socket. My dentist now treat with dry socket paste and got pain relief. But I got excessive salivation and cannot sleep at night. I dare not rinse with warm salt water or betadine mouthwash very often because I m afraid that the dressing would dislodge and get excruciating pain again. I tried to swallow the saliva, but it make some pressure on dressing site. Any advice? and any advice to increase healing process for dry socket? Thank you very much
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint excessive salivation can be experienced by an individual due to two causes