General Dentistry

Tooth extraction could be your dentist’s last option if your tooth can’t be saved anymore due to severe decay or damage. It’s also one of the many dental procedures most people are afraid to experience, particularly those who have dental fear. After the procedure, your dental team will provide guidelines about the things you should do for a faster recovery of your mouth. That includes the prevention of developing dry socket.

Dry is socket is a common and temporary dental complication to which dentists also referred to as alveolar osteitis. It can cause serious pain in your mouth for 5 to 6 days, a kind of discomfort that is greater than having your tooth pulled out. The pain happens when the socket where the tooth is extracted loses its blood clot or becomes infected. Knowing what the risk factors are and how to prevent it right after the surgery lessens your discomforts and quickens your mouth’s healing processes.