Dry Socket: Symptoms, Treatments, Healing Time & Pain Relief

Procedures Tooth Extraction Written byMark Burhenne, DDS|Originally Published on March 27, 2010(Last Updated on August 10, 2020)Table of Contents[Hide][Show]What is dry socket?+−Get Dr. B’s Dental Health TipsWhen can you get dry socket?What does dry socket look like?Dry Socket SymptomsDry Socket Treatment+−1. Cleaning the tooth socket2. Medicated dressing with dry socket paste3. Bone grafting material4. Surgical foam5. Prescription medicationsHome Care for Dry Socket Pain+−1. Salt water rinse2. Honey3. Warm and/or cold compress4. Essential oils5. Tea bagsDry Socket Healing TimeHow To Prevent Dry SocketHow common is dry socket?Types of Dry SocketsFAQsDry socket is a possible side effect of tooth extraction (including wisdom tooth removal) that occurs when the blood clot falls out of the extraction site too early.Dry socket causes extreme pain in the extraction site that can radiate to the jaw and/or ear. It may also cause bad breath.The highest risk for dry socket is between days 2-3 af...