How do you know if you have dry socket?

the red circle is a blot clot and the sharp object could be a piece of bone your gums and tissue will heal over it. pain is normal with an extracted tooth, if it is a dry socket the pain will get more intense and you will find alot of puss as infection. avoid drinking through a straw which causes suction and pulls out the blood clot. the blood clot is a good thing as it is a sign of healing