how do you get a dry socket?

Question

I just got my tooth extated what should i to to prevent a dry socket?

Answer 1

Do not use a straw and do not smoke.

Answer 2

In a patient with a dry socket, blood does not fill up the extraction socket or the blood clot is lost. The gums can not grow over the extraction socket because there's nothing to grow over and the hole remains open. This opening causes a constant dull throbbing pain and the patient can often have a foul smelling breath and bad taste in the mouth. Ear pain is another possible dry socket symptom.

It's called a dry socket because the hole, or socket, that the tooth used to fit into becomes dry. It begins hurting about three days after oral surgery. Unfortunately, the pain lasts about a week after it begins. The dental name is acute alveolar osteitis. Acute means all of a sudden. Alveolar is the name of the bone that supports teeth. -itis means inflamed and osteo- means bone. Osteitis means bone inflammation. Acute alveolar osteitis means sudden inflammation of the bone that supports a tooth.

Dentists don't know exactly what causes a dry socket. It occurs more with lower teeth than upper teeth and more with females than males. The problem occurs more often after difficult extractions. It may be that forceful pushing against the wall of the socket when the tooth is being removed causes the walls of the tooth socket to become crushed. This prevents bleeding into the socket because the blood vessels have been crushed closed. The lack of blood then causes severe pain.

Anything that dislodges the clot can cause a dry socket. Forceful spitting or sucking though a straw can pull a clot completely out of its socket. Patients should wait a day before rinsing with warm salt water to avoid dissolving the new blood clot. When salt water rinsing, spit gently to avoid pressure. Carbonated beverages should be avoided because they may bubble the clot out. Alcoholic drinks can dry out the blood clot and prevent healing. Avoid smoking for a few days after dental extractions because smoking can disturb clot formation. Patients who have recently had oral surgery should avoid anything that may irritate the socket or anything that may cause the clot from being dislodged. Follow our oral surgery post operative instructions carefully to avoid dry socket treatment.

Answer 3

Dry socket is caused when the blood clot formed over the 'wound' is moved or taken away and exposes the area. It will cause extreme pain.

Make sure you don't eat on that side, don't use a straw and take it easy. Talk to your dentist if you're concerned or have any questions. I know I was damn careful with mine!

Answer 4

Keep the open area clean. Dry socket occurs when the top heals before the inside and an abscess forms. keeping the wound free of debris will help.

Answer 5

as long as the blood clot stays in the socket you will be fine, dont suck through a straw and follow all your post op rules. good luck, I had dry socket and its awful!

Answer 6

drinking through a straw, smoking...anything that uses a sucking motion that can pull the blood clot out.

Answer 7

when you have a tooth pulled or surgically removed and you eat hard food or talk to much afterwards for about two day's. A pocket of air can get traped and it is painful. It will take about a week to clear up. I was told this when I had my wisdom teeth removed recently.

Answer 8

keep it covered with gause..I think you get them or you don't ..you cannot prevent it.
Please call the er if it hurts..and your dentist will be called by them