Tooth extractions are a last resort treatment option for cavities, tooth decay, and trauma, but they can bring you a lot of relief from discomfort. Plus, with options like bridges and implants, you can restore the structure and function of your mouth in no time at all.But extractions can come with some complications, including one known as dry socket. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a painful complication following a dental extraction that affects about 3% of tooth extractions.Let’s take a look at what dry socket is, as well as some ways you can treat the painful effects at a dentist’s office and find relief with a few home remedies. Here’s everything you need to know about how to treat dry socket and common complications:What Is Dry Socket?Dry socket is a painful condition that sometimes happens after a tooth has been removed from the gums. It is when a blood clot at the site of the extraction fails to develop or becomes dislodged before the wound has fully healed.When you ge...
