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A member asked:
I just got my wisdom teeth out. how can i avoid dry sockets since i have heard they were common?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Don't play with them: Keep your tongue away from them. It is very common for the tongue to migrate to that area and feel what is going on... Keep your tongue away.
Answered 3/14/2019
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VIGOROUS IRRIGATION: A dry socket is form of osteitis(bone infection) and occurs primarily because of food and mouth debris. Vigorous saline mouth rinses after eating with saline and irrigation with a syringe and plastic tube(provided by the dentist usually, or can easily be constructed) will prevent this complication.
Answered 6/24/2012
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