Dry socket is a condition that can occur after tooth removal. It usually happens 3–5 days after surgery, and lasts up to 7 days. Dry socket causes intense pain because it exposes the nerves and bones ...

Dry socket is the most common complication following a tooth extraction. Tooth extraction involves removing your tooth from its socket in your jawbone. After a tooth extraction, you’re at risk of ...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12’s Stephanie Kralevich speaks with Dr. Nathan Doyel of New Smiles Dentistry to learn about the application of platelet-rich fibrin. Platelet-rich fibrin is a product from ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

This painful sensation can occur as a complication after dental surgery. Because it can delay healing, it’s important to take steps to avoid it. What is dry socket? When you have a tooth removed, you ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...