What is an alveolitis?
A local infection sometimes takes place because the bone doesn’t bleed enough so as to form a coagulum, being exposed to bacteria from the environment. Known as ‘alveolitis’, it is a considerable pain, lasting more than 3 days after the extraction. You should contact a professional if you find yourself in this situation. The application of gauze with antiseptics that has to be changed every 48 hours by the dentist is the solution.
