Ways To Treat Dry Socket

Avoid Carbonated Beverages And Straws

It's important to avoid carbonated beverages and straws following a tooth extraction. Sipping drinks with a straw is one of the biggest things that can cause dry socket. A blood clot forms over the hole where the tooth was extracted, which protects the nerves and the bone underneath from damage. Since straws cause serious suction and vacuuming in your mouth, sipping drinks with a straw can yank the blood clot out of the hole and lead to dry socket. This is true regardless of what kind of drink an individual is having. Even sipping water with a straw can be detrimental, as can sipping thick beverages like a milkshake. Patients don't want to create any suction inside their mouth. Continuing to drink with a straw after they've developed dry socket may make it take longer to heal. Carbonated beverages can also have a negative impact on dry socket, as they may increase feelings of discomfort against the nerve. Patients should avoid sodas, fizzy water, fizzy fruit juices, and other drinks that tend to bubble and froth.

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