Dry sockets


     A dentist in Cherry Creek says that after the removal of the wisdom teeth patients need to be very careful if they want to avoid some serious pain, a dry socket. A dry socket in many cases is formed because of carelessness of a patient. The either eat foods they shouldn’t too soon after the surgery, of suck or spit too hard causing a dry socket to form. The only way to repair it is through a dentist.

     If a dry socket occurs it is necessary to see a dentist. Many times food or spit can cause a dry socket and needs to be professionally fixed by someone with skill. The dry socket is fairly easy to spot because the area becomes a yellowish gray color and sometimes even produces puss. The dentist will numb the area and scrape out the infection. The healing process after a dry socket usually takes a few days.

     The dentist in Cherry Creek says to be able to avoid the pain of a dry socket never eat foods too soon after the removal of the wisdom teeth that don’t correspond to what you should. Don’t suck on things with force and never spit. Smoking as well is never good for you in any circumstance, however it can be especially dangerous for your mouth after the wisdom teeth is removed.