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What Is A Dry Socket And When Does It Occur?A dry socket is a painful dental condition that occurs after an adult tooth is removed or extracted. A dry socket can occur three to four days following the extraction. The blood clot that should form after removal of the tooth is dislodged or dissolved before the wound heals, thereby exposing underlying bone and nerves. What Happens When You Get A Dry Socket?The exposure of nerve endings in the bone of the socket is known as alveolar osteitis, which is when the blood clot is no longer in the socket protecting the nerve endings. The exposed nerves elicit radiating pain that may go from the socket to the ear, eye, temple and neck on the side of your head where the tooth was extracted. The pain is accompanied by bad breath, bad taste and a foul odor. Normally when the blood clot is maintained in the socket, the hole heals from the top down. Multipotential cells in the blood clot will form new bone and gum as time goes by. Dry Socket Healing ProcessIn a dry socket, all we have is a large space where the tooth used to be, so the socket has to heal from the bottom up. This healing takes a long time and is quite discomforting during the first week. Dry sockets can be treated. At 172 NYC Dental, we have a regiment in place to mitigate the pain and promote healing. What Are Signs Of A Dry Socket?
How To Prevent A Dry Socket Following A Tooth Extraction1. Avoid strawsThe suction movement of air and cheek muscles when you’re using a straw or even sucking soup on a spoon, can dislodge a blood clot. 2. Avoid smoking and tobacco productsLooking at the data, 4% of non-smokers will exhibit a dry socket and for those who smoke, the number jumps to 12%. We strongly recommend that our patients don’t smoke. If this is difficult here are some tips:
3. Food choices and eating habitsEat soft foods and keep away from hard or crusty foods like nuts and seeds.
4. Drink waterStay hydrated by sipping gently from a glass. 5. MedicationsConsult with our dentist to stop all medications that can increase bleeding ten days before surgery. Some medications and home remedies to avoid are:
6. Oral hygieneProper oral hygiene is a must following tooth extraction and care must be taken to not disturb the blood clot. Here are some tips on oral hygiene care:
7. Estrogen increases chances of dry socketFor women on oral contraception try to schedule extraction during the 23 – 28 days of the cycle. How To Get Rid Of A Dry SocketTo get rid of a dry socket, follow these steps:
A dry socket is a fairly common complication of tooth extraction, especially in the third molar (wisdom tooth) area. Although not a threatening condition it is quite discomforting. Treatment consists of alleviating pain and waiting for the delayed healing to start. Book an Appointment with 172 NYC DentalOur experienced staff at 172 NYC Dental is here for your extractions, prevention and treatment of all your dental problems. Call us at 646-921-5541 today to make an appointment. Can I put peroxide on my extraction?After the first day, use a warm salt-water rinse or hydrogen peroxide every four hours and following meals to flush out particles of food and debris that may lodge in the operated area. (One teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water.).
Can you rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide after wisdom tooth extraction?Oral Hygiene:
Clean your mouth thoroughly after each meal beginning the day after surgery. Brush your teeth as best you can. Rinse with diluted hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 5 parts water) six times a day. Continue this regimen until healing is complete (this can be up to 8 weeks after surgery).
Is hydrogen peroxide good for dry socket?Hydrogen peroxide is effective and safe for use in the treatment of dry socket.
What is the best rinse after tooth extraction?Don't rinse for the first 24 hours, and this will help your mouth to start healing. After this time use a salt-water mouthwash, which helps to heal the socket. A teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water gently rinsed around the socket twice a day can help to clean and heal the area.
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