Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...
Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...