4 Ways Not to Let Dry Socket Ruin Your Recovery 

Having a tooth extracted is rarely anyone’s idea of fun, but the real trouble comes if you develop dry socket. This painful condition happens when the blood clot protecting your extraction site either doesn’t form or gets dislodged too soon. Without this protective layer, the bone and nerves underneath are exposed, causing intense discomfort. Fortunately, dry socket is largely preventable! Here are four tips you need to know to keep your healing on track.