Hi Bryanna,

He is an oral surgeon. And to clarify, when i went in Monday and had it packed it was just the regular dentist who did that and prescribed the Zithromax.

This oral surgeon is apparently very good, and he's been very helpful, even providing me with his cell# to send photos or questions too. However, I am surprised, like you said, that he has no swabbed the area yet to determine the bacteria. He told me yesterday this is the defining period, and we should know by Wednesday (a week from the last procedure) if the clot had been strong enough.

I am taking probiotic drops and have been very careful with my diet. Thank you for your help and I'll let you know how it all goes from here!