Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Quick Answer Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) happens when the blood clot protecting an extraction site is lost or never forms properly, leaving bone and nerve exposed. It causes throbbing pain that typically worsens rather than improves 2–3 days after extraction, along with bad breath and an unpleasant taste. It affects roughly 2–5% of extractions overall, …
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