Fear of clot loss (Alveolitis / Dry Socket) after tooth extraction and ways to prevent it

My impacted wisdom tooth was extracted yesterday. I am very afraid of getting alveolitis. What should I pay attention to in the first 48 hours?

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Zeliha Demir

03.10.2026 03:08 TR

@Tuğba Arslan in reply to:

The most important rule: DEFINITELY DO NOT SPIT AND SHAKE! Even if you taste blood in your mouth, you will swallow it. It is also forbidden to drink anything through a straw, it creates a vacuum effect and removes the blood clot there. Forget about smoking for at least 3 days.

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Uzm. Dt. Büşra Keskin Verified Medical Specialist (Ortodontist (Uzm. Dt.))

03.10.2026 06:52 TR

@Tuğba Arslan in reply to:

Alveolitis (dry socket) occurs when the primary blood clot in the extraction socket is mechanically displaced or dissolved by fibrinolytic activity, leaving the bone walls exposed and causing severe throbbing pain. During the first 24 hours, shaking should not be done, no spitting should be done, and hot foods and tobacco products should be strictly avoided.

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