The removal of a tooth requires much attention and patience during recovery. The process might seem as if it takes forever, but you don’t want to attempt to hurry the healing of your extraction site. But what can you do to avoid a dry socket? Hearing about the pains this potential problem can cause, it’s essential that you do everything possible to minimize the risk. Read on to find out how to know if you have one, what you can do to treat it, and most importantly, how you can avoid one from the start.
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