When a tooth is removed from the bone and gums, a blood clot forms to protect the hole in your gums as it heals. If it does not form properly or becomes dislodged, it can create a dry socket. Dry ...

This painful sensation can occur as a complication after dental surgery. Because it can delay healing, it’s important to take steps to avoid it. What is dry socket? When you have a tooth removed, you ...

Dry socket is a complication that can arise after a tooth extraction, like removing wisdom teeth. It is a painful condition that occurs when a blood clot does not form or becomes dislodged, leaving ...

Whenever a tooth is extracted, it leaves open a socket, an empty space in the bone. Usually the socket is covered by blood clot in order to protect the bone underneath it. However, sometimes the clot ...

A previous history of alveolar osteitis predisposed the patient to painful post-operative complications following molar or premolar tooth extraction. Topical metronidazole gel was ineffective in ...