If you have an impacted wisdom tooth, the dentist will always recommend that you remove it. However, many people are afraid of the surgery that is required to remove the tooth due to many reasons. read more
You shouldn't need to keep the guaze in your mouth for long afterwards, certainly not while you sleep. As long as you aren't actively bleeding, you can leave the guaze out for now on. Dry socket actually refers to the bone of your jaw drying out, not the gums themselves. read more