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What is dry socket?

Q: What is dry socket? A: Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot that forms in the socket to protect the underlying bone and nerves is dislodged or dissolves prematurely. This exposes the bone and nerves, allowing . . . Read more