Learn how long dry socket lasts with and without treatment (typically 7-10 days untreated vs 5-7 days with care). Understand the complete pain timeline, factors affecting duration, professional treatments that accelerate healing, and proven home remedies. Includes prevention tips from dental experts.

Dental expert explains why smoking after tooth extraction causes dry socket, how long to wait, safer nicotine alternatives, and critical healing timelines. Avoid painful complications.