Best ways to prevent dry socket after wisdom teeth removal

Protect the extraction clot by avoiding suction and tobacco, following cleaning instructions, and attending to worsening pain promptly.

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Follow the extraction instructions, avoid suction and tobacco, and keep the area gently clean.

Seek prompt dental care for severe pain, swelling, fever, bleeding, trauma, or symptoms that worsen rather than improve.

Ask which diagnosis, material, treatment steps, alternatives, and warning signs apply to your mouth.