If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

Tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure where a tooth is removed along with its root. It may be required due to severe decay, infection, broken or weakened teeth, wisdom tooth complications, or ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...