Many people often forget that having your teeth pulled is still a type of surgery. No matter what type of surgery is being performed, it is a high priority of the medical professional to avoid infection after the procedure is done. Even with a tooth extraction, Isthachatta residents still can run the risk of developing an infection if they do not take the proper steps that are recommended by their dental professional. Patients who are not careful run the risk of developing alveolar osteitis, or dry socket as it is more often known by.
What is Dry Socket?
When a patient goes to their dental professional to have a tooth removed, it is going to leave a hole because the tooth is connected to the jaw. In order to help with the tooth extraction, Isthachatta residents will develop a blood clot to protect and heal where their tooth once was, and the blood clot is supposed to stay in place, but this does not always happen. When a blood clot shifts or gets dislodged, which begins the dry socket. Dry socket often does not happen on its own, but it can develop when something removes or dissolves the blood clot.
How can Someone Avoid Dry Socket?
Dry Socket is very painful for some individuals, which makes people wonder what they can do to help prevent this from ever happening to them. After a tooth extraction, Isthachatta residents might be shocked to know that they cannot smoke for a short period. This is the number one reason why a patient may develop dry socket after their procedure. Another common reason why someone might develop dry socket is if they use straws. Even if you are careful, the suction movement from the straw may cause a blood clot to get dislodged.
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