Failing to care for a socket after a tooth extraction can have unpleasant consequences. Dry socket is a condition occurring when the blood clot in the recently empty socket comes out, dissolves, or fails to form before the wound heals. While intensely painful, it is preventable with proper care and precaution. Here’s a closer look at dry sockets and some of their obvious symptoms, along with some advice from your dentist for preventing them.
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