Share of Cost – Causes of Dry Socket
Some people can be more likely to get dry socket after having a tooth pulled due to a few factors. That includes people who:
- Smoke
- Have poor oral and dental hygiene
- Have wisdom teeth pulled
- Have greater then normal trauma during the tooth extraction surgery
- Use birth control pills
- Have a history of dry socket after having teeth pulled
- Rinsing and spitting a lot or drinking through a straw after having a tooth extracted also can increase your risk of getting dry socket.