03/01/2026
π¦· DRY SOCKET β Prevention & Management π
(Dental pain after tooth extraction)
Dry socket occurs when the blood clot is lost or dissolves after tooth extraction π©Έ
This exposes the bone and nerves, causing severe pain, bad odor & delayed healing.
π¨ Common Symptoms:
πΉ Severe pain 2β4 days after extraction
πΉ Bad taste or foul smell
πΉ Visible empty socket
πΉ Pain spreading to ear or jaw
π©Ί Management at the Clinic:
βοΈ Cleaning & irrigation of the socket
βοΈ Medicated dressing (Zinc OxideβEugenol)
βοΈ Pain relief medications π
βοΈ Antibiotics only if infection is present
π‘οΈ Prevention Tips:
β
Maintain good oral hygiene
β Avoid smoking & alcohol
β Do NOT use straws
β Avoid vigorous rinsing for 24 hours
π¦· Follow dentist instructions carefully
Early care = Faster healing & pain-free recovery β¨
π Pearly Whites Dentistry
1st Floor, Nirmala Complex,
Kasavanahalli Main Rd, Bengaluru β 560035
π Call / DM to Book Appointment
β° 10:00 AM β 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM β 8:30 PM
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