6 Tips for How To Treat A Dry Socket (At-Home Remedies)

One of the most painful dental problems you could ever experience is a dry socket. This painful problem comes after an adult tooth is extracted (often wisdom teeth) and a blood clot forms, and then becomes dislodged before the jaw can heal.This then leaves the underlying bone and nerve endings totally exposed and allows the wound to be filled with debris, food, water, and anything else in your mouth. While we always recommend seeing a professional dentist for issues such as this, today we’re going to cover 6 methods for how to treat a dry socket at home. First, let’s go through the symptoms of a dry socket.Symptoms of Dry Socket:Severe pain that radiates throughout your jaw, head, ears, and eyesAn empty hole in your jawVisible bone in your mouthBad breath and an unpleasant taste in your mouthHeadachesDizzinessInsomniaInfection (rare)Fever (rare)What Causes A Dry Socket?There are quite a few different things that can lead to a dry socket in your mouth. But, for the most part, there isn’...