Do you have an upcoming appointment for a tooth extraction? If so, it is only natural to be a bit worried about the road in front of you. In particular, you might be concerned about dry socket, a painful complication that rarely occurs after tooth extractions. What is dry socket, and how can you keep your risk to a bare minimum? This blog post provides some helpful information.

The preservation of patients’ natural teeth is one of the primary goals of dentistry, but it is sometimes necessary to remove a troubled tooth to protect the health of the rest of the smile. While it can be easy to understand that you need an extraction if your tooth is in terrible pain, you may be reluctant to believe your dentist if they recommend removing a tooth that doesn’t hurt at all. Here’s why removing a tooth that doesn’t hurt may be necessary to protect your oral and overall health.