what are the treatment for a dry socket?
How much does the top row of braces cost?
Answers:
A dry socket occurs when the blood clot breaks down too early (fibrinolysis) before the healing process has started properly. The pain is due to the exposed bone of the socket. Painkillers will not help, nor will antibiotics - it is not an infection.
The best remedy is for the dentist to gently remove the debris in the wound with a cotton pledget or a saline irrigation. Then to place a mix of zinc oxide/eugenol/ bit of Vaseline on a cotton pledget into the wound. The eugenol (oil of cloves) is an excellent painkiller, and you will get great relief within 1 hour.
This normally is then removed by the dentist in 3 days time, and the wound can be seen to be healing nicely. In very rare occasions, I have redressed it for another 3 days.
The primary risk factors are smoking, a difficult extraction, and lower molars (often wisdom teeth).
To prevent them from happening, it has been shown that a chlorhexidine mouthwash started the day prior to surgery gives the best results.
I had to have dentures 2 years ago, I hate them even though they look and feel good.?
Clyndamiacin (antibiotic)
vicotin (for pain)
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