Dry Socket Explained: Risk Factors, Early Signs & At-Home Care Before Your Review Visit
Tooth extraction usually settles without fuss, yet a small number of patients develop “dry socket”, the lay term for alveolar osteitis. The condition feels far worse than the name suggests: raw bone is exposed, the clot that should protect the site has vanished, and nerves complain loudly. While it rarely threatens general health, the pain can overshadow daily tasks and delay recovery.