What is a dry socket? All you need to know

Dry socket is the inflammation of the dental alveolus, and it happens after a post-extraction dental complication, it is very painful, and infrequent, but with the right treatment it disappears in a few days.

The post-surgical recommendations of the dental surgeon are intended to avoid post-operative complications, such as: inflammation and hemorrhage. The patient must take into account the recommendations of the surgeon.

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We share a video that explains everything you need to know about dry socket: signs, symptoms, causes, and the importance of the surgeon's post-operative recommendations.

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What is Dry Socket? Symptoms and how to fix it!

Before performing a tooth extraction, the surgeon must make a series of recommendations to the patient in order to care for and preserve the blood clot that forms in the dental socket.

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The patient must comply with all these recommendations, thus avoiding unpleasant and painful consequences such as dental alveolitis. The recommendations are basically rest, hygiene and adequate food.

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The pain caused by alveolitis is very intense, and it must be treated in time by the dentist. We share a video from the Atlanta Dental Spa channel that explains what a socket is and what its symptoms are.

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How To Prevent A Dry Socket

Dry socket is an infectious process that occurs after a tooth extraction has been performed. It is very painful and must be treated as soon as possible by the dentist.

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The permanence of the clot that forms in the alveolus is of vital importance, in this way we avoid the dreaded dry socket.


At the time that the surgical procedure is completed, the surgeon must instruct the patient on the care that must be taken to avoid an infectious process.

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