When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where nerves and bone can become exposed shortly after the procedure. This ailment ...

After getting a tooth extracted, you might experience pain that can last for some days. Your dentist may suggest you avoid certain practices after your extraction treatment to avoid conditions like a ...

Previous studies on metronidazole for prophylaxis of dry socket have given conflicting results. In this study, 120 patients requiring removal of lower partially impacted third molars were randomised ...

SPOKANE — Anyone who has had their wisdom teeth remove can attest to the uncomfortable recovery, but a new procedure at Oral Surgery Plus is putting that perception to rest. When Michael Loucks ...

Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common procedure that many people opt for. Sometimes, there is very little space for the wisdom tooth to emerge. This puts undue pressure on adjacent teeth, causing pain ...

It has been suggested that tetracycline may prevent dry socket, and research has provided little supporting evidence. In this study, a tetracycline-containing substance was placed postoperatively in ...