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If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, you were probably told not to drink from a straw after the procedure. Why is this an important instruction? The goal is to prevent dry socket, a condition that can occur after a tooth extraction. There are other ways to prevent it as well. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and what to …
Tooth extraction, or having a tooth removed, is sometimes necessary. A tooth may need to be extracted if it is too decayed or damaged to be saved. Teeth are sometimes extracted for orthodontic purposes, when there isn’t enough room in the mouth for all of the teeth and they are crowded together. In some cases there is widespread decay over …
