Early Stage Dry Socket: How to Spot and Manage It Before It Worsens
Experiencing an early stage dry socket after a tooth extraction can be concerning, especially if you’re unsure what’s normal and what’s not. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that can develop when the blood clot at the site of a tooth extraction becomes dislodged or dissolves too soon. Catching it early can…
