by Peter Mayhew | Nov 16, 2018 | Dry Sockets
There are two types of dry socket packing—medicated gauze or cotton that you need to replace every day and hemostatic packs which dissolve on their own within two to five days.Dentists put these packs in the extraction site to stabilize the clot and to prevent a... by Peter Mayhew | Nov 7, 2018 | Dry Sockets, Tooth Extraction
Is your socket dry and empty and the pain radiates to your jaw? You might have a case of dry socket, which happens when a blood clot is dislodged at the site of tooth extraction.Within 24 hours of extraction, you should see a colored clot at the site (the place where... by Peter Mayhew | May 29, 2018 | Dry Sockets, Tooth Extraction
Have you ever experienced a dry socket? If your answer is no, count yourself lucky. It involves quite a bit of agony. Below is some valuable information so you know how to prevent and heal a dry socket. What Is A Dry Socket? A dry socket can occur after a tooth...