Dr. Sakshi Patel | dentist 🦷 on Instagram: "❗ What is Dry Socket? Dry socket occurs when the blood clot at a tooth extraction site dislodges or dissolves prematurely, leaving the bone exposed 🦴. This can cause severe pain 😖, delayed healing ⏳, and sometimes a foul taste 🤢. 🔥 Common Causes: • 🚬 Smoking or tobacco use • 🥤 Drinking through straws • 🦷 Poor oral hygiene • ⚡ Traumatic or difficult extraction • 🔁 History of dry socket 🔍 Signs & Symptoms: • 😫 Severe pain 2–4 days after extrac