It's when you pull the covering tissue off the socket where the tooth was pulled. You can do it by sucking on a straw, chewing the wrong way, or things like that. They are excruciating. The dentist has to fill the socket with clove dressing and seal it with wax and give you something for pain.
What Is Dry Socket? Symptoms and Treatment
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