To prevent dry socket from occurring, you should avoid spitting or drinking through a straw after a tooth extraction and eat soft food for 24–48 hours after your extraction.

To prevent or avoid dry socket after your tooth extraction, you should also be sure to take the necessary steps in preparing for your tooth extraction. Do not smoke before your tooth is removed, and be sure to maintain a strict oral health care routine in the days leading up to the extraction. It is also imperative that you follow your dentist’s post-op instructions to reduce your risk of dry socket.

Some other tips to prevent dry socket include:

    Proper use of an oral rinse

    Rinse mouth with salt water after eating (do not spit)

    Do not touch the wound

    Avoid eating things like popcorn, pasta or anything else that can easily leave food particles in your mouth

    Avoid drinking carbonated drinks

Speak to your dentist about medications or prescriptions you are taking before the procedure occurs

To prevent dry socket after tooth extraction, you also need to have regular dental check-ups to make sure your tooth are in good condition. You should choose a dental hospital with the best dental equipment for a check-up, such hospitals have advanced dental X-ray machines and intraoral camera with screen, in order to better check your status.

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