Removing your teeth is a long and painful procedure. People not only have to undergo initial discomfort in their mouth after removal of the tooth but the wound itself is painful and prone to potential problems. One of such issues is the dry socket. A dry socket is a very rare phenomenon that usually occurs a few days after the adult tooth is extracted. Approximately 2-4% of people get dry sockets after their tooth extraction.
What is Dental Dry Socket?
Dental Dry socket is a painful rare dental condition that occurs among patients after they have their permanent adult tooth extracted. It is also called alveolar osteitis and it usually occurs when the blood clot that protects the underlying nerves under teeth doesn’t not clot, leaving them exposed to food, fluids, germs, and air. A dry socket can cause infection and severe pain which can last for 5-6 days until the wound heals. Dental compounding medication can be used to get relief from Dry sockets.
What are the symptoms That You Have a Dry Socket?
- Severe pain for few days after tooth extraction
- Radiating pain that travels from extraction point to other parts of the body at the same extracted side. i.e., if the tooth extracted from left side, severe pain travels to all the left part of the body.
- Very Bad breath for few days or unpleasant taste
- Bones can be visible at the tooth extraction point due to partial loss of the blood clot in the socket.
Can Dry Socket be Prevented?
Leading into surgery, you may prevent dry socket in some ways. The best plan is to restrict the number of complication elements before surgery. Complications can vary from person to person. Follow the guidelines listed by your dentist for proper at-domestic care that will help you to avoid risk. People who smoke regularly, often consume oral birth controls, history of having a dry socket, gum infection can get dry socket.
What are the Tips to Prevent Dry Socket?
1. Eat soft meals for a few days after your surgery.
2. Avoid drinking very hot and extremely cold water. Drink warm water that isn’t too cold.
3. Avoid drinking water or any other liquid from a straw as it can affect the formation of blood clots.
4. Gently rinse with warm saltwater.
5. Get ample rest during and after surgery.
6. Avoid tobacco, smoking, and oral birth controls.
How to Treat Dry Socket Pain?
1. Flushing Out the Socket.
Flushing or cleaning the tooth extraction site of any food particles, debris, and bacteria that may contribute to further pain or possible infection.
2. Application of Medical Gauze:
Your orthopedic physician may use medicated dressing and pack the extraction site with medicated gel or paste. This can give you instant pain relief and would be removed depending upon your oral condition after a few days. Dental compounding medicated gel can be customized for each individual at Vios compounding pharmacy.
3. Pain Medication:
Your orthopedic physician may prescribe you commercially available pain-killing medication. It is best you insist on getting compounded pain management medication as commercially available medicines can have serious side effects and health risks.
4. Self-Care:
Take good care of your teeth by carefully following all the instructions given by your orthopedic physician. Also avoid smoking, tobacco items, and birth control pills for a few days.
