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What Is Dry Socket? How Can You Prevent It?

March 9, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — torringtondental @ 3:26 pm
“Dry socket” written on laptop screen

Most people are well-recovered from a tooth extraction within a week or two of their procedure. Unfortunately, a rare condition known as dry socket can significantly slow down the healing process and cause a lot of pain. What exactly is dry socket? Can it be prevented? If it does occur, how is it treated? This blog post provides the answers.

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