Smoking involves inhaling a mix of air and smoke. When you do that, the air passes through the entire mouth cavity. If you have dry socket, such pressure might irritate the nerve and cause pain. The treatment – stop smoking! We can’t stress this enough. Smoking is hazardous, harmful and unhealthy. If you do smoke and notice pain while doing it, talk to your dentist. Anti-inflammatory medication should solve the problem.

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