Dry socket//tooth extraction?

i'm having a broken tooth taken out sometime next week, %26amp; my mom told me about dry socket, and i freaked out. it's my very back tooth that caused me to have an infection throughout my sinuses %26amp; right side of my jaw.





i'm more worried about the recovery than i am the actual procedure. any way i can rest assured that i won't get 'dry socket'?

Dry socket//tooth extraction?
As a dentist myself, I can assure you that your dentist will go over any post extraction recommendations that he/she may have. As a general rule the following should be avoided during the first 72-96 hours (3-4 days) to lessen your chances of dry socket: no smoking, no drinking from a straw, and no strenuous exercise. Dry socket is a condition in which the blood clot in the extraction site becomes dislodged allowing food debris and bacteria to enter into the socket. After the first 24 hours you should begin rinsing your mouth with warm salty water, this will help prevent infection and also help any food etc from entering the socket. Your dentist may also write you a prescription for antibiotics and pain medication, if he.she does then then be sure to take the medication as directed and follow any other instructions they give you. Just make sure you take it easy for the first few days and everything should be fine. Good luck!
Reply:Trick is to NOT suck through a straw. That causes it.
Reply:Your dentist SHOULD give a list of rules/procedures to follow after the extraction. I've had several and with one did end up with dry socket and trust me: (I've given birth to four 8 and 9 lb. babies) you DEFINITELY want to follow the instructions EXACTLY. If you follow the rules, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Good luck.
Reply:please dont freak out...hey, i guess thats what mother's r for,right:)if you dont smoke or suck through a straw for two days you will be ok...the "sucking" will tend to open up the wound were the tooth was removed and wont let the tooth cause a clot to stop bleeding...as long as you dont do these two things you will be fine:)feel better:)