Thank you so much for the information and support. I called an oral surgeon who was recommended to me today and the receptionist told me he does not like to "step on toes" and I should continue to pursue treatment with the surgeon who removed the teeth. She also said the bone is probably dry socket and said they should have packed it and if I am really unhappy to call the insurance. The problem is I do not trust the dentists at my practice and I am genuinely anxious. The failed attempt at a second opinion was pretty discouraging though and even a family member thinks I could be overthinking it, so I don't know. I feel paranoid! Thankfully the pain today has not been excruciating, just a steady pain through my jaw. I'm going to be a weirdo and post a couple pictures. Maybe you will be able to tell me something from them Bryanna? The lower left socket is a big hole, very deep and hard to clean out but not too painful anymore. The lower right socket seems almost closed but tender to the touch and painful, with bone visible. The socket where the tooth came out is actually below where the bone is, behind the molar.

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