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How Do I Know If I Have Dry Socket?

by Huntley OMS | Apr 8, 2023 | Pain Management

How Does Dry Socket Occur? Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) can happen after having a tooth extracted. Ideally, a blood clot forms at the site of the extraction. If the clot does not form, or gets dislodged, the bone and nerves are exposed, causing pain. What Should It...

What You Should Know About Dry Socket

by Adam Ozment | Aug 15, 2019 | Pain Management, Wisdom Teeth

Dry socket is a condition professionally referred to as “alveolar osteitis”, and it is one of the possible complications that can occur after a tooth is extracted. It is actually a fairly rare condition, with only 20% of wisdom tooth removal patients...

Managing Pain with Fewer Opioids

by Adam Ozment | Mar 12, 2019 | Pain Management

The growing problem of opioid addiction has medical professionals rethinking prescriptions for pain medications and evaluating other alternatives for relief. Medications are generally needed after oral surgery to help patients manage their pain. However, the amount of...