###Human: My swelling that has occurred after tooth removal has not subsided. Is it due to dry socket? ###Assistant: Hello. It is due to traumatic extraction and lack of proper precautions taken during tooth removal. It happens either due to wrong injection technique, lack of appropriate stabilization from the jaws, particularly lower jaw. Moreover, the probability of dry socket cannot be ruled. The bad odor is due to infection of the socket. Can you please send further information like a photograph of the tooth or socket or any radiograph? Do you feel numbness in lip or tongue? Are you able to open your mouth correctly? Your inputs will help to address it properly.