{"id":182,"date":"2018-08-16T13:57:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T13:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2025-04-30T12:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:36:36","slug":"oral-surgery-las-colinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21stcenturydental.com\/blog\/oral-surgery-las-colinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out for Dry Socket after Oral Surgery in Las Colinas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"personIf you have just had your <\/span>wisdom teeth<\/span><\/a> taken out or are preparing for the procedure, you are certainly not alone. Some estimates say that around 5 million patients in the United States will undergo wisdom teeth removal in 2018. The wisdom teeth usually do not develop until the late teens through adulthood — and when they do, they can cause serious issues with oral health. Having oral surgery in Las Colinas to get them removed is a wise decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wisdom tooth extraction is a routine procedure, but it can also present certain risks. After the surgery, you are at-risk of one complication in particular: dry socket. When the tooth is removed, the empty socket exposes the nerves and bone that were once protected by the root. A blood clot will form — a crucial protective layer that will ensure the healing process is smooth and as comfortable as possible. But, if the clot is disturbed, then you have dry socket. <\/span><\/p>\n

Risks for Dry Socket<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some people are at a higher risk for developing dry socket than others. The risk factors for dry socket include:<\/span><\/p>\n