7. Risk factors :
1. Smoking and tobacco use.
2. Oral contraceptives. High estrogen levels from oral
contraceptives may disrupt normal healing
processes and increase the risk of dry socket.
3. Improper at-home care
4. Having dry socket in the past.
5. Periodontal disease
6. Use of corticosteroids. These types of
medications, such as prednisone, may increase
your risk of dry socket.