In our previous article, we had mentioned about Tooth Extraction: Precautions after Wisdom Teeth Extraction and then Tooth Extraction: Causes & Procedure for Wisdom Teeth Extraction. In this article, we will discuss the Dry Socket or Alveolar Osteitis and the Signs of Dry Socket or Alveolar Osteitis, Symptoms of Dry Socket or Alveolar Osteitis and the Treatment of Dry Socket or Alveolar Osteitis. Here we list a few areas where a patient who has undergone a Tooth Extraction or Wisdom Tooth Extraction should take care of:

Dry socket or Alveolar Osteitis:
- It is a complication situation after extraction
- It rarely occurs
- It generally happens when patient does not follow dentist instruction
- It can be possible when doctor do not give proper instruction to patient after extraction

What are dry socket:
- After extraction a clot is formed in socket or missing tooth space
- But in this condition clot is displaced due to any reason and underlying bone is exposed

Signs and symptoms of dry socket:
- This condition is not appear immediately after extraction
- It occurs 3 to 4 days after extraction
- Severe pain at the site of extraction
- Patient feel discomfort
- Bed taste in mouth
- Foul smell when patient open his mouth
- Clot is missing in socket
- Underlying bone is visible

Treatment of Dry socket or Alveolar Osteitis:
- Pain killers are not very effective in this condition
- Patient should visit his dentist
- Dentist will apply a medicated dressing on that site
- Dressing should change every day
- Patient should not touch the wound

Note:
- After extraction it is advised that patient should not spit or gargle on that day to prevent the dislodgement of clot
- Medication is just to decrease the symptoms and it should allow to cure naturally