Dry Socket: Symptoms, Causes | 合法醫療器材資訊網

A dry socket looks like an empty hole in your gums[1] with a whiteish layer at the bottom. The white color you see is exposed bone.

It’s important to know the difference between a dry socket and a blood clot. Blood clots are a good thing. They help promote healing.

After your extraction, you should develop a blood clot in the socket (hole) that’s left behind. It’ll look like a dark-colored scab. If you see a blood clot, leave it alone and don’t try to remove it. It’ll help protect the extraction site.