What Is Dry Socket?
10. Treatment
The best way to treat anything is to prevent it from happening in the first place. In cases of dry socket, this means following the dentists instructions on how to treat the wound. Regardless of how careful you are, however, you can never be completely sure that dry socket won’t occur.
Dry socket should eventually heal itself within 7-10 days. In the meantime, you should see your dentist so they can make sure the socket is free of food and other debris that might cause an infection. Painkillers will also likely be prescribed to help make the patient more comfortable.
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