“`html Tooth extraction is a routine procedure in the field of oral healthcare. While most extraction wounds heal effectively, there’s a rare complication known as “dry socket.” This article will compare normal wound healing with dry socket, helping readers to understand both conditions better, enabling early recognition and appropriate management when needed. Healing Process of a Normal Wound After a tooth extraction, the oral tissues naturally restore following the injury. Pain begins to set in as the effect of the local anesthesia subsides, typically within 2 to 3 hours post-procedure. This discomfort stems from the separation of tissues surrounding the... Learn more