At Clínica Bajo we believe that it is very important to inform patients of all the possible complications that may arise after applying any health treatment. This usually helps to identify the symptoms and act as soon as possible, so today we want to delve into what exactly alveolitis is, in which cases it can occur and how it can be treated.
Socket is a complication that can occur after undergoing a tooth extraction. It is not very common, but it usually affects up to 5% of patients and is very painful.
Socket, a complication that can be very painful after a tooth extraction
The dental socket is formed by the bone that surrounds the roots of the tooth. When the piece is removed, the empty space causes the socket to be exposed. If the healing or regeneration of the gum is not optimal after extraction, the bone is exposed and is what is called alveolitis.
Different types of socket can occur, but to talk about it, we must first understand how gum healing works after a tooth extraction: After performing the extraction, a blood clot forms and it is from that clot that the granulation tissue that allows the development of bone and gum originates.
That said, we can find different alveolitis depending on its cause:
Dry socket. It is the most common type and occurs when the blood clot does not form properly or breaks off.
Wet socket. In this case there is a blood clot in the extraction area but it becomes infected, which also causes pain and also other discomforts such as bad breath.
Chronic alveolitis. It is the least frequent type, it is a very slow healing, so persistent pain is generated in the area.
The treatment of alveolitis consists of alleviating pain and encouraging healing. Depending on each case, some measures or others may be applied, but the most important thing is to know the causes. The most common treatments consist of cleaning the area, placing a dressing with medication and if necessary added medication to reduce pain symptoms. In addition, it is essential to have a follow-up to corroborate that the healing is developing favorably.
Emergencies for Alveolitis in Los Cristianos: Immediate relief without pain
The pain of dental socket does not subside with normal hygiene at home or with common analgesics, since the bone and nerve endings of the jaw are completely unprotected against air and bacteria. At Clínica Bajo we are perfectly aware of the suffering caused by this postoperative complication. We have a preferential care protocol for dental emergencies in Los Cristianos (or the URL of your general dentistry service). Our team will clean the socket completely painlessly and apply a bioactive intraalveolar dressing that relieves pain almost instantly. Don’t wait any longer for it to pass on its own, call us or come directly to the clinic right now!
