A dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when the blood clot at the site becomes dislodged or dissolves too soon.
This leaves the bone and nerves exposed, causing sharp, throbbing pain that can spread across your jaw, ear, or face.
At Brisbane Emergency Dentist, we offer same-day dry socket treatment to relieve pain, disinfect the area, and promote fast healing.
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We act quickly to ease your discomfort using gentle cleaning, medicated dressings, and pain management techniques.
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We use medicated gels, antibacterial rinses, and soothing dressings designed to protect the exposed bone and encourage new tissue growth.
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After a tooth extraction, a protective blood clot normally forms to shield the underlying bone and nerves.
If this clot fails to form or is lost prematurely, the site becomes exposed — leading to severe pain and delayed healing.
Common causes include:
- Smoking or vaping after extraction
- Rinsing or spitting forcefully too soon
- Using straws within 24 hours of extraction
- Poor oral hygiene or infectionts
- Hormonal changes or certain medications
Dry socket usually appears 2–4 days after a tooth has been removed.
You may have developed a dry socket if you notice:
- Intense pain radiating from the extraction site to the ear or temple
- Visible bone inside the socket
- Unpleasant taste or odour in the mouth
- Swelling, inflammation, or difficulty opening the mouth
- Tooth infection spreading to nearby tissues
If you recognise any of these symptoms, contact our emergency team immediately. Early treatment dramatically reduces pain and speeds recovery.
At Brisbane Emergency Dentist, we follow a precise and gentle process to relieve your pain:
The dentist examines the site and removes any trapped food or debris.
A soothing, antiseptic dressing is applied to protect the bone and promote healing.
The dressing may be replaced every few days until full healing occurs.
Most patients experience immediate pain relief after treatment.
- Avoid smoking, vaping, or alcohol for 48–72 hours.
- Don’t use straws or spit forcefully.
- Eat soft, cool foods and stay hydrated
- Eat soft foods and stay hydrated.
- Brush gently and avoid the extraction site.
- Rinse with warm salt water after 24 hours to keep the area clean.
If you’ve had a dry socket before, let our dentist know before your next extraction — we can apply preventive medicated gels to reduce risk.
Surgical extractions are generally safe, but potential complications can include:
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