[katrn]

I had my wisdom teeth cut out when I was 18, i ended up with 2 dry sockets and had to have them packed. Just this last week I had my back molar removed because it was cracked and killing me. It had been cracked for a while but just recently started hurting. so I found a dentist and had it pulled. It feels better and I am getting sleep now at least. he left it open so I have this huge hole in my gum. still taking motrin and tylenol. I alternate the 2 so I can keep it in my system and he gave me percocet for really bad pain, yes it really does help no matter what your daughter says. the dentist also told me to put a luke warm teabag on the site and it would help. Just wanted to let you know I feel your pain literaly.