Why Does My Extraction Hurt More After a Few Days?

Most extractions become less painful each day, so increasing pain isn’t something you should ignore. Sometimes worsening pain is caused by a...

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,...

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...