Hi ronniealliance,

Are you taking the pain meds because it hurts or because you are afraid it's going to hurt?

A difficult extraction can refer to many different things. Any extraction site that hurts more than it did after the 4th day from the extraction should be looked at by the oral surgeon. Not all dental extractions require an antibiotic.

If you cannot go several hours without taking the medication due to severe pain and/or the site hurts a lot, then see the OS on monday. If it is really bad, then call his office number and tell the service you are in pain so he can call you back.

Bryanna