This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

Dry socket, clinically termed alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extractions, particularly of the mandibular third molars.

Patients taking prednisolone following a tooth extraction may experience delayed healing of the extraction socket. A study published on September 8 in the Journal of Dental Sciences identified ...

Dry socket can occur following a tooth extraction when a blood clot at the extraction site dislodges or fails to form. Smoking can cause or worsen the problem.

Untreated tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body and lead to serious complications. Learn more here.