Dry Socket (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dentist explained to the patient that she was experiencing dry socket due to the dislodged blood clot from her recent extraction.
- After the tooth was removed, the individual developed dry socket, which caused severe pain and inflammation in the affected area.
- The dentist prescribed a medicated gel to alleviate the symptoms of dry socket and promote healing in the patient's mouth.
- When a blood clot doesn't form properly in the socket after a tooth extraction, it can lead to a dry socket, a complication that requires additional treatment.
- A dry socket occurred after the molar was pulled, and it took several weeks of antibiotics and gels to fully recover from the infection.