Dry Socket: The Severe Pain after Tooth Extraction

The pain after tooth extraction usually lasts for three days. But if the pain becomes intense and does not go away after three to four days, it may be a symptom of a condition called dry socket.

Normally, a blood clot forms at the site of a tooth extraction. This blood clot serves as a protective layer over the underlying bone and nerve endings in the empty tooth socket. The clot also provides the foundation for the growth o evening wear suitable for extra sized women ... f new bone and for the development of soft tissue over the clot.

Dry socket occurs when the blood clot at the site of the tooth extraction has dissolved before the wound has healed. Exposure of the underlying bone and nerves results in intense pain.

The dentist can pack the socket with medicated dressings to relieve the pain and promote healing.