
Under normal circumstances, you can count on your dentist to do everything they can to protect and preserve your natural teeth and gums. Then, if you develop a problem, they provide services to address it while maintaining your smile.
However, if you have a severely damaged, broken, infected, or impacted tooth that cannot be effectively repaired, they may have no recourse except to extract and replace it. Afterwards, you must follow their post-op instructions to avoid a painful complication known as dry socket. Continue reading to learn more about what this is and how to prevent it!
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