I've had several teeth out, but I've never had any dry sockets, so I can't say what it would take to make it happen. I do know that all it is, is when you suck too hard directly on the empty tooth hole and you wind up pulling the plug out of it. I can't imagine that it's very pleasant.

Fun Anecdote: When I had my wisdom teeth out, the dentist put me on the nitrous oxide and then left the room for a minute. When he came back, he asked if I was feeling it yet. I didn't feel anything so he turned it up a little and left again. Couple minutes later he comes back and, same deal. I didn't feel it, so he turns it up again and leaves. When he came back, and I still didn't feel anything he realized the tank was empty. So he changed the tank out, put the mask back on me and left, but forgot to turn the regulator back down.

I'm pretty sure if I'd been any higher from that stuff, I would've started hallucinating.

Anyways, Spagetti-o's and yogurt for a couple days and then work your way back up to your favorites.

Just remember to be gentle when you rinse your mouth out (as in, put it in your mouth and sort of shake your head back and forth) and you'll be fine.

Always- Steve