One of the best and worst things about the internet is that you can learn about anything at any time. So when a person is told they need a tooth extraction, many will hop online and learn about a potential complication following the procedure called dry socket.
While this only occurs after 1-3% of all extractions, it does cause some patients to feel worried and nervous (even to the point of avoiding the treatment). Thankfully, in addition to being relatively rare, dry socket can be avoided just by keeping 5 simple things in mind.
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