What Is a Dry Socket?
A dry socket may occur after tooth extraction, a procedure in which a tooth is removed from the socket in the jawbone. It is the most common complication that follows tooth extraction.
Table of Contents
- Dry Socket: What Is, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
- What Is a Dry Socket?
- How Common Is Dry Socket?
- How Dangerous is Dry Socket?
- Dry Socket Vs. Blood Clot
- Risk Factors
- Signs And Symptoms
- Diagnosis And Tests
- Treatment
- When Should You Contact a Doctor?
- Prognosis for Dry Socket Patients
- How To Prevent Dry Socket?
- Dry Socket – Key Facts You Should Know