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Central Leeds dentists ease pain of dry socket

Once a tooth has been extracted there is a risk of developing the painful condition known as dry socket. In about one in twenty cases of extraction dry socket occurs but it is easily treated by your Central Leeds dentist.

Occurring about two days after a tooth has been removed, dry socket results from the exposed bone having contact with air and the food and fluids which are consumed. Although it is normal to experience some soreness after an extraction, dry socket is particularly painful and can last for five or six days. The site of the extraction ought to be protected by the body’s natural process of blood clotting but if the clot is dislodged then dry socket can occur through exposure.

It is important not to smoke in the period immediately after a tooth has been removed as this can decrease the healing process and disturb the clot. Dental staff will advise you how to take care of the area and it is important that their instructions are followed. Women using birth control pills are more susceptible to dry socket as is anyone who, in the immediate period, indulges in any activity involving excessive sucking such as drinking through a straw.

Being careful about what you eat in the recovery period will help avoid dry socket but in the event it should occur your Central Leeds dentist will be able to treat it using medication at the site or giving you additional instructions for how to care for the area at home. Continue with your regular oral health routines and there should be no further problems.

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