You can usually count on your dentist to do everything they can to help you protect and preserve your natural teeth and gum tissues. However, if you have a tooth that’s too damaged to be treated successfully or have troublesome wisdom teeth growing, your provider may have no choice but to recommend extraction.
Then, you must follow the provided post-operative instructions carefully to heal as quickly as possible after your procedure while avoiding potential side effects, such as a painful condition known as dry socket. Continue reading to learn more about this risk and how to prevent it!
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