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COMMON CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR DRY SOCKET
COMMON CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS FOR DRY SOCKET
Dry socket is a painful condition that can make
many people dread having a tooth extracted. Also
known as alveolar osteitis, this problem is
characterized by inflammation of the jawbone,
which is what leads to pain sensation.
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The post-operative condition, which is rather
rare, negatively impacts on the rate of healing
following a tooth extraction. Blood clot that
should promote healing dissolves before healing
takes place. The problem is sometimes present
with an unpleasant taste in the mouth and bad
breath. WHY DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE DRY SOCKET? We
discuss here the common causes and risk factors
for the post-operative complaint. These are major
reasons a blood clot can fail to form, as
necessary, to facilitate healing after extracting
a tooth.
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Extraction Process
The manner of tooth extraction and the particular
tooth removed can contribute to dry socket.
For example, the process of extracting impacted
third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, can be
rather traumatic. Surrounding tissue and jawbone
may have to be removed or affected in some other
ways during the procedure.
When there is a bone tissue trauma such as this,
certain substances are released, with these
diffusing into newly-forming blood clot. This can
result in clot disintegration and, of course, dry
socket.
Dentists may be able to suspect possibility of a
trauma, but many are not able to determine the
possible extent of such. Failure to Keep to Care
Instructions
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After having a tooth extracted, it is usual for a
dentist to guide a patient on the right steps to
take care of their teeth. Some people fail to
keep to the care instructions and end up having
dry socket as a result of their carelessness.
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Part of the post-operative advice that is
typically provided has to do with applying biting
pressure on the packing over the site of tooth
extraction. This is important in order to ensure
proper clot formation. Patients who fail to do
this or to do so properly have greater likelihood
of problem with formation of blood clot.
Basically, your dentist will advise you on what
you can do to promote and preserve blood clot.
The risk of dry socket increases when you dont
abide by this advice. Infections
If you have a previous or current infection at or
near the site of the tooth extraction, this may
cause you to experience the dry socket problem.
Gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis,
can hinder formation of a proper blood clot.
In addition, certain bacteria in the mouth can
breakdown a clot.

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Smoking
Usually, your dentist will advise you to stay
away from tobacco use after having a tooth
extracted. This is harmful to effective healing
due to the presence of nicotine.
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This highly addictive stimulant hinders
sufficient supply of blood to the site of the
extraction. This can delay or prevent formation
of blood clot that is necessary to promote rapid
healing.
Chemicals in tobacco can also contaminate the
extraction site.
There are also physiologic and mechanical causes
of dry socket. The former includes a dense
jawbone and hormone imbalances. Mechanical causes
are basically actions that can cause loss or
removal of blood clot, including dragging on a
cigarette or spitting. Other Risk Factors
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There are certain other factors that can increase
your risk of having dry socket. They include
Dental history - You are more likely to have this
condition following a tooth extraction if you
have had it in the past. Patients who have a
history of experiencing complications after such
a procedure have been observed to be at a greater
risk.
The expertise of your dentist and your readiness
to follow instructions would help in this case.
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Location - It is pertinent to mention that the
area of the mouth where an extraction is done is
a determinant of possible dry socket issue.
Experience shows that risk of complications is
higher when removing a lower tooth.
Extraction of impacted mandibular third molars,
or lower wisdom teeth, arguably carries the most
risk. Dry socket is more common in such cases,
with incidence often increasing by more than 20
percent.
Gender - Being female can increase your risk of
having this condition. It has been observed that
more women than men tend to have dry socket.
Possible explanations for this difference may
include hormonal changes or use of oral
contraceptives.
Age - Development of dry socket may also be a
factor of how old you are. As people get older,
their jawbone tends to become denser and blood
supply to the part reduces. This increases risk
of experiencing complications when having a tooth
extraction.
Individuals who are older than 30 years and have
impacted mandibular third molars are at a greater
risk of dry socket.
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You can reduce the likelihood of you having dry
socket when you choose an experienced dentist for
a tooth extraction. Such a professional will be
able to provide appropriate guidance to lower the
risk. The experience of handling similar
procedures in the past will be useful in
pre-empting possible tissue trauma and taking
appropriate steps to deal with such properly.
However, your cooperation with the dentist will
go a long way in ensuring that you do not
experience dry socket.
Further complications, besides delayed healing,
rarely occur from dry sockets. But there is
potential of progression to osteomyelitis, or
chronic bone infection. This makes it all the
more important to work with an experience dentist
for tooth extraction and other dental
procedures. Ready To Find Out More Why Do People
Experience Dry Socket? CONTACT BRIGHTON IMPLANT
CLINIC
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