How Can I Prevent a Dry Socket?

While dry sockets can’t always be prevented, following your post-operative instructions greatly reduces your risk. Avoid smoking or vaping,...

What Is a Dry Socket?

A dry socket happens when the protective blood clot that forms after a tooth extraction is lost too soon or doesn’t develop properly. Without...

Most people begin feeling much better within a few days, although complete healing of the bone takes much longer. The first week is when...

For the first day or two, stick with soft foods that don’t require much chewing. Yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, smoothies (without a...

After your extraction, it’s normal to have some bleeding, swelling, and soreness for the first few days. These symptoms are part of the normal...