In this study in Egypt, a comparison was made of dry socket incidence in the week following removal of a lower 3rd molar tooth in 3 groups of 100 patients each: nonsmokers (NS), cigarette smokers (CS) ...
When you have a wisdom tooth removed, the ache should quickly recede from memory. But some people develop a painful complication called dry socket. Allowing the wound to heal undisturbed can help ...