Is my extraction site going to dry socket?

[WisdomTeethPain96]

Hi all
It is day 4 after my wisdom tooth surgery (got 4 removed) and my right side has been absolutely killing me. Pain wakes me up at night and can flare up during the day. It’s a dull, throbbing pain, which is why I’m worried it may be dry socket under my sutures.

Pain medicine does relieve the pain, but only for about 5 hours. I’ve attached a photo of what it looks like. Any ideas?

 

[MattKW]

If painkillers relieve it, then it's not a dry socket. You would also have a really bad taste and foul breath. Once you get past Day 4 or 5 and the pain is manageable with painkillers, then you'll continue to improve.