How to Prevent Dry Socket | 83704 Cosmetic Dentist
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Dry socket is a temporary but painful complication of tooth extraction. It not only causes intense pain; it stalls the healing process. Fortunately, it is rare, temporary, and usually preventable. Here are the causes of dry socket as well as tips to prevent this condition after oral surgery and ensure a quick and comfortable recovery.
WHAT IS DRY SOCKET?
When a tooth is extracted, a blood clot forms in the space left behind. This clot helps to block the underlying bone, gum tissue, and nerves from bacterial infection or food debris. The clot is meant to stay in place while the extraction site heals. In a few cases the clot may not form correctly or it becomes dislodged. This leaves the wound exposed, a condition called alveolar osteitis, or dry socket.
The most common sign of dry socket is a deep, throbbing pain from within the extraction area. Sometimes the trapped food or infection creates an unpleasant odor, causing bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth. If this happens, call our dentist in 83704 [https://boisetownesquaredental.com/meet-our-doctors/] right away.
WHAT CAUSES DRY SOCKET?
Developing dry socket is rare, but certain factors can put you at increased risk. Poor oral hygiene [https://boisetownesquaredental.com/services/dental-hygiene/], sucking motions, oral contraceptives, and gum infection around the extraction site are all risk factors. One of the top culprits is smoking. ...
