Wisdom teeth removal in Sydney is not particularly an exhilarating experience. When the necessity arrives, patients must cope up with the pain and discomfort that comes during and after the extraction. One of the common postoperative conditions that intensifies pain and swelling is dry socket. Not every patient suffers from dry socket (maybe 5% of patients are affected) but the condition can occur in anyone.
Read on to find out more about dry socket and how it can be prevented.
What is dry socket?
When the wisdom tooth is extracted, a socket is left behind at the extraction site. A blood clot is formed inside the socket to prevent the food debris and air from infecting the bone and nerves under the socket. In some cases, the clot is dislodged on the third or the fourth day after extraction and the site becomes open to infection and the resultant pain is almost unbearable.
Who suffers from dry socket?
The affordable wisdom teeth removal cost in Sydney allows patients to get rid of their painful molars safely. However, without proper care post-surgery, anyone can suffer from dry socket. The risk of dry socket is much higher in patients who belong to one of the below categories.
- Smokers – Smoking cigars, cigarettes or any other tobacco product post-surgery
- People with poor oral hygiene
- Women using birth control pills – Estrogen interferes with the body’s normal ability to clot blood
- Have a history of dry socket
- Vigorous rinsing a day or two after the surgery
In addition to this, young children and adults who suck fluids with straws after the wisdom teeth extraction in Sydney also experience a higher chance of dry socket.
What happens when dry socket occurs?
While mild pain and swelling are common after wisdom teeth extraction, dry socket is marked by intense pain that prevents you from eating, speaking or even moving the jaw comfortably. Generally, after extraction of wisdom tooth, you will be able to observe a dark red spot on the extraction site. This dark red spot is the blood clot and when it is replaced the bone underneath becomes visible. The pain radiates till the ears and bad odour begins to emanate from the mouth. Patients can also experience a weird, unpleasant taste in their mouth.
Can this condition be treated?
When the pain intensifies and the patient experiences the common dry socket symptoms, then it is better to consult the dentist immediately. The dentist will clean the socket area and will dress it up for quicker healing. Pain killers and antibiotics may be prescribed to control the pain and to prevent infection respectively. While dry socket can be healed with time, the infection can add to the overall cost of wisdom teeth removal in Sydney.
A Little about Wisdom Teeth Removal Sydney:
Wisdom Dental Emergency in Sydney was founded by Dr Pinho (Dentist) and associates with the aim of providing Affordable and Safe oral surgery with the highest possible standard of dental care. Wisdom Dental Emergency clinic has limited their practise to Wisdom Teeth in Sydney to provide high quality dental care at affordable rates. To know more, visit http://www.wisdomteethremovalsydney.com.au/ or Call 1 300 217 858
