Alveolitis treatment in Tunja, Colombia

Dry Socket (Alveolitis)

Alveolitis, commonly known as dry socket, is a complication that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot that protects the underlying bone does not form properly or is lost too early. It usually causes significant pain that develops or worsens after the extraction and may radiate to the ear, jaw, or head.

How do I know if I have dry socket?

Severe pain that worsens in the first few days after a tooth extraction, bad taste or odor in the mouth, and an apparently empty extraction socket can be signs of dry socket. A dental evaluation is important to confirm the cause.

How is dry socket treated?

Treatment usually involves carefully cleaning the extraction socket and, when appropriate, placing a medicated dressing to relieve pain and support healing. Pain medication may also be recommended depending on the individual case.

Who treats dry socket?

Dry socket should be evaluated by a dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, particularly when pain is severe, persistent, or occurs after a complex tooth extraction.

Find specialists in dry socket

At MedicosDoc, you can find dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons with experience in the evaluation and treatment of dry socket and other complications following tooth extraction.