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Dr. Alan P. Salomon
Dentist
Dr. Alan Salomon is a Dentist practicing in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Salomon specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Alan P. Salomon
- Memphis, Tennessee
- University of Tennessee
- Accepting new patients
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What is a dry socket?
Ordinarily following an extraction, a blood clot forms. If this clots successfully, it forms the primary healing matrix. Occasionally, the clot gets disturbed or infected or READ MORE
Ordinarily following an extraction, a blood clot forms. If this clots successfully, it forms the primary healing matrix. Occasionally, the clot gets disturbed or infected or just doesn't form well. After a few days, it falls out of the extraction site. This exposes the alveolar bone. This is called alveolar osteitis or more commonly, "dry socket." It is quite painful. The treatment is to go to a dentist and have the wound site packed with a medicated dressing. Relief is usually profound and immediate.
