What Is Dry Socket?
5. Poor Hygiene
It is not clear why dry socket occurs, but there are certain factors that can make it more likely. One of these is poor dental hygiene.
It is always a good idea to practice good dental hygiene, regardless of whether or not you have just had surgery in your mouth. That does not mean to say that good hygiene will definitely prevent dry socket, nor does it necessarily mean that patients that do develop it have poor dental hygiene. Patients that have just had teeth removed will also often be given instructions on how they should treat the wound and the rest of their mouth. It is often the case that those with dry socket have not followed those instructions.
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