DRY SOCKET IS A COMPLICATION OF A DENTAL PROCEDURE KNOWN AS AN EXTRACTION, OR TOOTH REMOVAL . IT HAPPENS WHEN THE BLOOD CLOT THAT COVERS YOUR WOUND BECOMES DISLODGED OR DOESN'T FULLY FORM. SYMPTOMS INCLUDE INTENSE PAIN, BAD BREATH, FEVER AND AN UNPLEASANT TASTE. RISK FACTORS INCLUDING SMOKING, INFECTION IN THE MOUTH AND POOR DENTAL CARE. DIAGNOSIS INCLUDES A DENTAL EXAMINATION. TREATMENT INCLUDES PAIN RELIEVERS AND PLACING MEDICATED GAUZE OVER THE AFFECTED AREA. #DRYSOCKET #BESTDENTALCLINICINKODAMBAKKAM