Dry socket

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Hello to everyone. Recently i met a couple of dry sockets after wisdom tooth extractions and was worried if there is any relation to the immediate application of ice pack after the surgery. I have searched about the causes and this is not included so an experts opinion would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.
 
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Dry sockets are caused when you lose the blood clot that forms after an extraction. This is the first step in the healing process. A dry socket is exposed bone. Ways to prevent dry sockets are: For the first 36 hours after the extraction do not rinse and spit, smoke, drink through a straw, drink anything carbonated, or do any heavy lifting. Sometimes even if these instructions are followed you can still get a dry socket, particularly if you had very difficult surgical extractions.
 

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