Drug-Induced

Oral Side Effects

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DRY SOCKET, also known

as ALVEOLAR OSTEITIS
is a common complication after
a tooth extraction.
alveolar osteitis refers to the
inflammation of the alveolar
bone following the extraction of
a tooth, resulting in severe
pain.

 DENTAL

natural

DRY SOCKET

post-surgery
healing
process is delayed
exposure of the jaw bone
severe pain at the site of the
extraction that begins about two
days following the extraction and
tends to worsen over time.

Dry sockets are associated with

problems related to the blood clot that
normally is forming in the extraction
site.

High levels of estrogen can increase

the risk of dry socket tooth by
dissolving the blood clot.

Women who take oral contraceptives

are in 20% higher risk of developing
dry sockets due to increased estrogen
levels.