Frequently asked questions
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We are available during regular business hours at (704) 225-8555; however, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We will respond within 24 hours.
"What is Dry Socket? My husband had his tooth pulled and two days later he was in a lot of pain- the Dentist told me he had it."
Answer:
One of the side effects of an extraction is a condition known as Alveolar Osteitis or 'Dry Socket'. It is not an infection that can be cured by antibiotics but rather, an inflammation of the bone that used to surround the now missing tooth. The pain can range from a localized ache to a radiating pain that feels even worse than a toothache and it can begin up to three days after a tooth is extracted. Though in some aspects Dry Socket pain is inconsistent in its manifestation, its occurrence reduces significantly if a blood clot is maintained in the socket for as long as possible. Your Dentist will give you a list of instructions to explain what you can and cannot do following your extraction visit to help avoid this very painful condition.