I consider myself lucky that I have all 4 of my wisdoms as they came in perfect years ago. I do have a friend that had them out though and the dentist told us that if the sockets start hurting or bleeding in the next few days just get a tea bag wet and put it in there like gauze.. Something about the tea stops the bleeding and helps prevent dry socket. I have since heard of alot of people doing this and swearing by it.