Every year, 5 million Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. You might’ve been lucky in previous years, but it’s finally time for you to go through a wisdom tooth extraction.
One thing you’ll want to watch out for afterward is dry socket. What is dry socket? This is where the healing blood clot doesn’t form correctly or gets dislodged, which can leave you prone to infection and other problems.
Here are the steps you need to take to avoid getting dry socket after dental surgery.