On average, dry socket lasts about 7 to 10 days. That’s the window from “ouch” to “okay, I can chew again without crying.” If you’re unlucky and it’s a stubborn one, it might stretch to two weeks, but that’s rare—like finding a four-leaf clover in a parking lot.
The pain usually peaks in the first 48 hours after it forms. After that, it’s a slow, steady march toward relief, like a comforting Netflix series with a predictable happy ending.
