Each year, 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from 5 million people in the United States, according to research from the National Institutes of Health. Are you set to be one of these 5 million in 2020? If so, you should know that the days following wisdom teeth extractions are a critical period for the healing process. If you do not take certain precautions, you may end up with an uncomfortable case of dry socket. Want to know how to prevent dry socket? Follow the 5 tips below after oral surgery to prevent painful complications.
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