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How to Solve the Problem of Dry Socket

3534882_blogIf you have to have a tooth extracted for whatever reason, there can be unfortunate side effects. A condition called dry socket develops in about five percent of cases of tooth extraction where the bone is exposed and leads to substantial pain.  Being in regular contact with your dentist after extraction will hopefully reduce the risk of the condition occurring and allows it to be treated if it does so.

When would I get dry socket?

If dry socket is to occur, it will do so within the first few days after a tooth extraction.  Having a tooth removed always leads to some pain in the aftermath of the procedure but dry socket will make itself evident with particularly discomfort.  Your blood ought to properly clot in the wake of an extraction but if it doesn’t, the bone left exposed can react sensitively to food, drink and even air.  The clot might fail to form or become dislodged. These are the main causes of dry socket.

How can it be prevented?

You should not smoke in the wake of a tooth extraction as it might disturb the blood clot and you ought to avoid activities such as drinking through a straw.  Taking birth control pills can also compromise the body’s ability to clot, as can immune-suppressive drugs.  Get advice from your Leeds dentist if you are having a tooth extracted and take birth control pills or immune-suppressive drugs.

How is dry socket treated?

Thankfully, dry socket is easily dealt with by applying medication at the site and continuing with your normal routine of dental hygiene. Always follow the advice of your dentist once you have had a tooth extracted.

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