After a tooth extraction, mild soreness and swelling are normal. However, when pain suddenly worsens a few days later, it may signal a problem known as dry socket. Also called alveolar osteitis, this painful condition develops when the blood clot that should protect the bone and nerves in the empty socket fails to form or becomes dislodged. Without that protective layer, the exposed bone can cause severe pain, slow healing, and increase the risk of infection. What Is Dry Socket,[…] Read More
How Can Dry Socket Be Prevented?





