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What is a “dry socket” and how likely is the chance Ill get one after my operation?

April 26, 2017chance dry socket likely operation

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What is a “dry socket” and how likely is the chance Ill get one after my operation?

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A dry socket occurs when the blood clot washes out of the surgical removal site. This results in considerable pain and sometimes an associated bad taste. A dry socket is rare, however; Dr Acton stitches closed all surgical sites; thus reducing this complication to almost nil.