Tooth extractions are a last resort in your dentist’s arsenal of treatments. If a tooth has enough damage or decay to warrant an extraction, understand that it’s the only option. Though the procedure is painless, it will leave behind a small hole in your gums and jawbone called a socket. This must be protected through the healing process, or dry socket can occur.
But what is dry socket? Continue reading to learn more about this painful condition and what you can do to heal.
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