Severe pain 3-4 days after extraction is an indication you have a dry socket. The pain may spread to your ears, eyes, jaw, and neck. But not everyone has the same pain tolerance. Therefore, how painful will your dry socket be will depend on you. Your dentist will not rely entirely on how painful your dry socket is for you. They will also examine if the blood clot has moved away from its position and if it is damaged. The pain, however, will subside as you take pain-relieving medicine prescribed by your dentist.