Dental Insurance Kids – Dry Socket
What is Dry Socket?
After removing a tooth such as a wisdom tooth, a dry socket can occur when the blood clot for the healing process becomes dislodged or does not form. When that happens, the bone and fine nerve endings are exposed to air, liquids, and foods. A dry socket will delay the healing process and can be very painful. One should see a dentist right away if one suspects they may have a dry socket