Anybody who has had a tooth extraction has heard of dry socket. It’s the well-known post-operative complication that has many patients very careful about taking care of their smiles following their procedure due to the pain that it can cause. Fortunately, preventing dry socket isn’t complicated, and making a speedy and problem-free recovery isn’t as hard as you may think. Read on to learn more about dry socket, like the signs to look out for and how to stop it from occurring.
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