10 Dry Socket Symptoms
The thought of a trip to the dentist can be enough to cause some people sleepless nights. While it would have been a very painful experience in the past, practices and modern equipment now mean that it is not nearly as painful as it used to be. Simple procedures such as tooth extractions are also fairly straightforward, but things don’t always go to plan.
When a tooth is removed, it is usual for blood to clot in the remaining socket. This helps prevent more blood from leaking out and it also helps to protect the bone and tissue beneath while the wound heals.
However, this blood clot can sometimes be dislodged from the socket, leaving the wound below exposed. This can cause some unwelcome symptoms, some of which are listed below.
