Dr.Omkar Sakpal | Root canal | Implants | Aesthetics on Instagram: "There’s always a patient like this.🤡 Dry Socket: AKA alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that occurs after a tooth extraction when the blood clot that normally forms in the socket is lost or doesn’t form properly. This leaves the underlying bone and nerves exposed, leading to intense pain and delayed healing. Symptoms include severe pain that can radiate to other areas of the face, exposed bone, and a bad taste or odor in

Dry Socket: Symptoms, Treatments, Healing Time & Pain Relief

What is Dry Socket? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Dr. Sakshi Patel | dentist 🦷 on Instagram: "❗ What is Dry Socket? Dry socket occurs when the blood clot at a tooth extraction site dislodges or dissolves prematurely, leaving the bone exposed 🦴. This can cause severe pain 😖, delayed healing ⏳, and sometimes a foul taste 🤢. 🔥 Common Causes: • 🚬 Smoking or tobacco use • 🥤 Drinking through straws • 🦷 Poor oral hygiene • ⚡ Traumatic or difficult extraction • 🔁 History of dry socket 🔍 Signs & Symptoms: • 😫 Severe pain 2–4 days after extrac