Regarding the extraction of wisdom teeth, the dry socket is recorded more frequently.
It is important to know what are the situations that can lead to dry sockets. Examples are smoking or consuming tobacco and bad oral hygiene.
Discover some of the signs that warn of this post-extraction complication.
Irrigating and cleaning the socket where the wisdom tooth was located is a necessary process that facilitates prompt recovery and healing.
How is the Cleaning of the Alveolus Done?
To irrigate and clean the socket, a solution of warm salt water or a mouthwash prescribed by the dentist is used.
A dry socket is a frequent situation. It is accompanied by intense pain in the extraction area and an unpleasant sensation, a consequence of the premature loss of the blood clot.