What is Dry Socket? Signs and Treatments

3. Disrupted hearing and pain in the ear drum

This is perhaps the final stage of dry socket spreading. When the infection advances, it will almost always strike the ears. You may feel the pain radiating in your ear. It may prevent you from differentiating different sounds and hearing lower-pitched ones. At this stage, you shouldn’t hesitate to revisit the dentist. To combat this symptom, the dentist will perform a detailed checkup. They may administer anesthesia and potentially operate again. To eliminate the infection, you will have to apply a special antibacterial paste.