Hello,

I had my bottom right wisdom tooth removed Tuesday. Actually, the roots had to be left in because the dentist couldn't get them out I guess. I've been in a lot of pain. I thought I was being a huge wimp because I am still hurting 5 days later. I was curious and was looking in my mouth yesterday with a flashlight and mirror. I shocked myself when I pushed the back of my inner cheek out and saw nasty green and yellow where the tooth was. It looks like something found on Google images. I immediately started shaking and became very frightened. I had no idea the pain had turned into pain from an infection. I've had pain in my cheek and lower jaw and my teeth have been sensitive. I'm really worried the infection has traveled into the roots of my bottom teeth. I can also taste the infection. I get a horrible taste in my mouth every few minutes. It's disgusting!! I immediately when to urgent care, due to my dentist office being closed on a Saturday. The doctor confirmed an infection of course and prescribed an antibiotic.

So now here I am, seething in anger that this happened in the first place. I've never had dental work done except annual cleanings, so I haven't had experience before with oral surgery. My dentist did not tell me or my husband that I should have been rinsing with salt water or tell us any other post care instructions. This horrible infection might have been prevented had I known what I should have been doing to better care for it.

My point posting here, is now that I have started antibiotics, is there anything else that can be done for the infection? Should I go ahead and call the dentist and try to be seen by them? I'm worried they are going to tell me since I'm on antibiotics now, that's all I can do. I feel like more can be done. I feel so gross knowing what is in my mouth and wish they could help me clean it. Am I doing all that can be done now? What can I expect when I call the dentist tomorrow morning? Thank you for any and all advice!!