‘Dry socket’ is a painful condition which can occur after the removal of wisdom teeth and the exposed nerves and bone become infected. The first symptom of a dry socket is pain which should be discussed with your dentist as soon as possible. Other signs of a possible dry socket include:
– Bad odour from breath and mouth
– Bad taste in mouth
– Slight swelling or fever
The best way to reduce the pain is to “irrigate it with saline and then dress the wound with medicated gauze” according to an internet article which can be read at