Dental emergency · Valleyfield
Pain getting worse after an extraction (dry socket) in Valleyfield
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01In brief
Pain getting worse after an extraction: is it a dry socket?
Get it seen quickly
Pain that eases, then gets worse two to four days after an extraction, spreads toward the ear and comes with a bad taste or a socket that looks empty may be a dry socket: the clot that protects the bone has come loose or dissolved. It is not dangerous, but it is very painful. Call the Go Dentiste clinic in Valleyfield at 514-533-3368: the dentist cleans the socket and places a soothing dressing in it, which often brings relief quickly.
- ClinicGo Dentiste Valleyfield
785 Monseigneur-Langlois Boulevard, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield - Phone514-533-3368
- HoursOpen 7 days a week: Mon 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Tue 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri–Sun 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- OnlineBooking 24/7
- Time to treatmentSame day, subject to availability
- New patientsWelcome, no referral needed
02What to do now
How to ease the pain until your appointment
- Call the clinicGive the date of the extraction and how the pain has changed.
- Rinse gentlyWith lukewarm salt water, without vigorous gargling, especially after meals.
- Pain reliever: ask for adviceYour pharmacist can advise you based on your health and your medications.
- Protect the areaEat on the other side; avoid straws, smoking and vaping.
What to avoid
- Smoking or vaping
- Drinking through a straw
- Putting aspirin or alcohol in the socket
- Scraping or rinsing the socket hard
Warning signs: Get seen quickly, and go to the hospital emergency room if the clinic is closed, if you have a fever, swelling that is getting worse, pus or trouble swallowing: these signs point more to an infection.
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03Is it urgent?
Hospital, clinic or appointment: how to decide
- Hospital or 911Fever, swelling getting worse, trouble swallowing or breathing: hospital emergency room if the clinic is closed.
- Clinic, todayPain getting worse 2 to 4 days after the extraction, bad taste, empty socket: call to be seen today, subject to availability.
- In the next few daysPain that eases day after day: this is normal healing; follow the instructions you were given.
04At the Valleyfield clinic
How a dry socket is relieved
The dentist examines the socket, rinses it gently to remove debris and places a medicated dressing in it that eases the pain.
The dentist also checks that it is not an infection or a piece of root. One or two follow-up visits may be needed to change the dressing.
Directions to the Valleyfield clinic
Opening hours
Valleyfield
| MondayMon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| TuesdayTue | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| WednesdayWed | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| ThursdayThu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| FridayFri | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| SaturdaySat | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| SundaySun | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
05Possible treatments
Services that may be offered to you in Valleyfield
The treatment depends on the exam: the dentist explains the options and their costs before starting.
06FAQ
Frequently asked questions: dry socket in Valleyfield
Is a dry socket an infection?
Not necessarily. It is mainly inflammation of the bone left exposed when the clot is lost. An infection is still possible; it shows up more as fever, pus or swelling that is getting worse.
Who is most at risk?
People who smoke or vape, lower wisdom tooth extractions and difficult extractions. Following the instructions after the extraction lowers the risk.
How long does a dry socket last?
Without treatment, the pain can last several days. With cleaning and a dressing, relief is often quick, and healing then follows its course.
Do I need an antibiotic?
Not always. Treatment relies mainly on cleaning the socket and placing a dressing. The dentist prescribes an antibiotic only if an infection is present.
07See also
Other dental emergencies in Valleyfield
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Content prepared by the Go Dentiste team (Dr Dominic Morel-Maynard, general dentist and owner). Last updated: October 11, 2026. General information for guidance only: only an in-clinic exam can establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your situation. For health advice 24/7, call Info-Santé 811; in a serious emergency, call 911. Services are offered in French and English.