Kids Dental, Dry Socket Risk Factors
It is important to know that not everyone who has a tooth extracted will develop dry socket. Dentists are not certain what causes dry socket, but certain factors can increase the risk of developing it. Improve your odds by avoiding such factors.
These factors include:
* Smoking
* Using chewing tobacco
* Not following care instructions after the tooth extraction
* Poor oral hygiene
* Using a drinking straw after the tooth extraction