Originally Posted by Bryanna

Hi lori,

Did you see an oral surgeon for this extraction or a general dentist?

You have described classic symptoms of a dry socket and/or infection. Leaving a root in the bone can cause post op complications. I think this area needs to be re evaluated and x-rayed by an oral surgeon.

I would not use the syringe to irrigate it if it is painful because if it is a dry socket that means the bone is dry and the irrigation is just causing further trauma.

Let us know how you are doing.

Bryanna