[u]MissB,

I am sure others will respond regarding post radiation dental extractions but I want to give you some advice about that dry socket. Dental experts, correct me if I am wrong but a dry socket occurs when the blood clot that plugs the hole
where the tooth comes out is disturbed and the socket is exposed. It hurts and in my case made me very sick...like I had the flu and stomach virus all at once.

To help avoid losing that blood clot, keep your nausea under control. After a wisdom tooth removal, I took some of the pain meds prescribed by the dentist and they made me very nauseated....I vomited and washed out that clot....bingo...dry socket. Also follow all directions on what and when you can eat and drink.

Once the gum heals over, then the dry socket issue is no more.

Good luck! I am sure you will be ok,

Deb