Adelaide Wisdom Teeth Clinic | Adelaide Tooth Removals Dry socket – also known as alveolar osteitis  – is a common and painful complication after tooth removal. Although not dangerous, it can cause severe and relentless pain. Fortunately, dry sockets are not infections , they are temporary , and the good news is that they always fully resolve . This article explains what dry sockets are, why they happen, how to recognise them, how they are treated, and most importantly, how to avoid getting...

Common Reasons for Having Teeth Extracted – And Do All Missing Teeth Need to Be Replaced? Tooth extraction is one of the most common dental procedures, and there are many reasons why a tooth may need to be removed. Decay, infection, gum disease, fractures, orthodontic reasons, impaction, or simply lack of space are among the most frequent causes. But once a tooth is removed, a common question follows: Do all extracted teeth need to be replaced? The short answer: No — many do not. Most wisdom...

Smoking or drinking after a tooth extraction can seriously slow healing and cause dry socket. Discover why it’s best to avoid both — and what to do instead — with guidance from Adelaide Tooth Removals.