Dry socket happens when there is no or delayed blood clot formation in the extracted socket of tooth.this happens when a.chronically infected tooth is extracted or if the time of extraction is long and so many other reasons a The socket without clot is exposed to.various temperature I  the mouth and as the nerve endings n the bone are not covered by the clot later helpful in new bo e formation.,  there will b excruciating pain         So a alveogyl dressing or gauge with zinc oxide eugenol.cement mix will provide enough insulation and healing base for the bone              

Hello Dry socket takes sometime to heal . The pain may be alleviated by alvogyl dressing.But the dressing has to be changed once in few days as the dressing will get washed off. Using warm water mouth rinse would help .visit your dentist to rule out any other cause. smoking can also cause aggravation of pain and will delay healing. So avoid it if you have the habit.

Hello, Healing of dry socket takes time, especially when the socket of the extracted tooth is not sutured or left open making it a source of food lodgement and infection. Usually alvogyl is used for the treatment of dry socket.