Dry Socket

Comments from Expert Advisory Committee

Antibiotics are contra-indicated unless there is a spreading infection fever and malaise. Management involves local measures.


Local Measures

  • Irrigation with saline or antimicrobial mouthwash and packing of the socket
  • Analgesics and review the patient

Patient Information

Visit HPSC Information Leaflets pages for the General Public, (MRSA, CRE, etc)


Reviewed January 2021

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