{"id":56,"date":"2018-12-04T15:49:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T15:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2019-01-23T14:53:43","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T14:53:43","slug":"how-to-deal-with-a-dry-socket-after-an-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-a-dry-socket-after-an-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Deal with a Dry Socket After an Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_113775263__1545074113_87794-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman with a dry socket \" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_113775263__1545074113_87794-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_113775263__1545074113_87794-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_113775263__1545074113_87794.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very common for patients to experience a little\nsoreness after having one of their teeth removed, but if the pain does not\nimprove after a week or so, then they may have developed something called a dry\nsocket. This problem is certainly annoying, but thankfully, it is also easy to\nhandle. Here are the top 3 ways to deal with a dry socket after an extraction in West Seneca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Dry Socket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a tooth has been extracted, a blood clot is supposed\nto form over the treatment area to protect it and help it heal. Sometimes,\nhowever, this clot can become dislodged or not form correctly to begin with,\nwhich leaves the jawbone and sensitive nerves in the area exposed, leading to\nquite a bit of discomfort. While this can happen after any kind of extraction,\nthey most often occur after wisdom teeth extractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry Socket Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While pain in and near the extraction site is the most\ncommon sign of a dry socket, there are other symptoms a patient might\nexperience as well, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An unpleasant taste in the mouth<\/li><li>Bad breath that does not improve with\nbrushing\/using a mouthwash<\/li><li>Swelling or redness in the area that lasts for\nmore than a few days<\/li><li>Being able to see the bone under the tooth\nsocket<\/li><li>Pain that radiates throughout the same side of\nthe face as the extraction, possibly affecting the eye, temple, neck, and ear. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Dry Socket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Activities like drinking with a straw, spitting, or being\ntoo physically active within 24 hours of getting an extraction can all\ninterfere with the much needed blood clot and prevent it from forming properly.\nTrying to chew on the same side as the extraction or using tobacco can hamper\nthe healing process as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Handle a Dry Socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>OTC Pain\nMedication: <\/strong>In order to get some immediate relief from the pain, you can\ntake something like Tylenol or Advil.<\/li><li><strong>Gently\nRinse your Mouth with Saltwater:<\/strong> The keyword here is <em>gently. <\/em>Rinsing the area with\nsaltwater several times a day will remove any food debris or bacteria that is\ncausing irritation.<\/li><li><strong>Call Your\nDentist:<\/strong> While it is possible for a dry socket to heal on its own, this is\nrather risky because of the likelihood of infection, and it will take much\nlonger than if you get professional help. Your dentist has special tools they\ncan use to flush the area, plus they can protect it using a special medicated\ndressing. They can also prescribe you a pain medication that is much stronger\nthan anything you can buy on your own, which will make the healing process much\nmore comfortable. By closely following your dentist\u2019s instructions, you will\nlikely be able to fully recover from a dry socket within 7-10 days. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While having a dry socket is\ncertainly unpleasant, it is a relatively simple problem for your dentist to\nhandle. If you are experiencing any issues after a tooth extraction, just give\nthem a call, and they will make the pain practically disappear before you know\nit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/lee-shainbrown-dds.html\">Dr.\nLee Shainbrown<\/a> is a graduate of the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental\nMedicine and has been providing general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry\nfor local families for many years. If you believe that you or a loved one may\nbe dealing with a dry socket, he is ready to provide the fast and effective\nrelief you need. For more information, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.applegatedentalpllc.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is very common for patients to experience a little soreness after having one of their teeth removed, but if the pain does not improve after a week or so, then they may have developed something called a dry socket. This problem is certainly annoying, but thankfully, it is also easy to handle. 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