Dry Socket Home Remedies | Causes, Treatments for Dry Socket

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Nick in Oral Care

What is Dry Socket?

One of the dry socket symptoms is usually pain and it is usually common to those individuals who had a wisdom teeth removal procedure. It is a usual and common complication when you have your tooth extracted.

Pain from a dry socket is due to the loss of the blood clot. This exposes the bone to air, food, and fluids. This often occurs two or more days after an extraction and it can further last about five to six days.  It is normal to have soreness and discomfort following an extraction.

However, pain should be expected to lessen by the second day.

This condition exists when blood clot is removed from the area thus exposing the fine nerve endings and the bone. The blood clot helps stop the bleeding and serves as the framework or foundation for new tissues and bones to develop. This condition is more common in the lower jawbone and in the back part of the teeth especially the wisdom teeth.

Natural Home Remedies for Dry Socket

Here are the following dry socket home remedies and treatments you can apply to alleviate the discomfort you may experience.

  • Apply prescribed medication to the site
  • Clove oil technique
  • Gauze with medication
  • Applying topical anesthetic
  • Good oral hygiene
  • Avoid food with food residuals such as popcorn, corn, and peanuts or any other nuts
  • Eat a soft food diet without residual

Preventing Dry Socket

Here are some of the precautionary measures you may observe for dry socket prevention.

  • Avoid smoking. It hinders the healing process after a tooth extraction and it facilitates the growth of bacteria in the open site.
  • Avoid rinsing your mouth excessively because it can alter and delay the blood clotting in the affected area.
  • Avoid chewing on the affected side. After every meal, rinse your mouth with water mixed with salt.
  • Practice and observe good oral hygiene.
  • If there is any presence of any oral diseases and illnesses, seek medical help immediately to prevent further development of complications.

Dry Socket Causes

  • Individuals who smoke cigars and cigarettes. They have a delayed healing process. Because of this, they are at high risk of getting a bacterial infection.
  • People who do not care or observe good oral hygiene after extraction procedure.
  • People who do not follow home care instruction would likely end up having dry socket.

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