Title: How to Avoid Dry Socket After a Tooth Extraction | Red Rocks Family Dentistry - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Description: If you’re having a tooth extracted, you’ll want to take steps to avoid experiencing dry socket afterward. Dry socket is a very painful condition that can occur in the days following a dental extraction. While it’s treatable, it’s much easier to prevent the problem in the first place. After a tooth extraction, a blood clot usually forms over the tooth socket to help protect the bone and nerves. In some cases, the clot isn’t formed or is dislodged. The bone and nerve in the extraction area are exposed without a protective blood clot, leading to pain and possible infection. – PowerPoint PPT presentation