Tag: alveolar osteitis

Recognizing Dry Socket: Healing vs. Complications

I've seen a lot of dental horror stories in my time, but few are as misunderstood as dry socket. It's not just another post-surgery hiccup; it's a complication that can turn a routine tooth...

Understanding and Treating Early-Stage Dry Socket

I've seen a lot of dental horrors in my time, but early-stage dry socket still makes me cringe. It's that nasty little complication after a tooth extraction that can turn a routine procedure into...

Relieve Dry Socket Pain After Wisdom Teeth Removal

I've seen it all—from first-time extractions to wisdom teeth removals gone wrong. And if there's one thing I know, it's that dry socket wisdom teeth pain is no joke. You're already dealing with the...

Recognize a Dry Socket: Key Signs to Watch For

I’ve pulled enough wisdom teeth to know that dry sockets don’t care about your pain tolerance. They’ll hit you like a bad hangover—except it’s your mouth, and it won’t quit. If you’ve ever had...