What Is Dry Socket?
2. Bacteria
Not only would a blood clot help stop bleeding, but it will also help to protect what would otherwise be open wounds. This means that bacteria are able to get into the wound, and this will likely lead to an infection. The infection can lead to a number of unwelcome symptoms, one of which is inflammation.
Another potential contributing factor is trauma to the site, which can occur sometimes if the extraction is a particularly difficult one. There is not a great deal known about just why dry socket happens and more research needs to be done into the condition.
