I also want to be clear that I think my extraction was a positive thing and the dentist, even though he was nor an oral surgeon, was very practiced in extracting root canals in a holistic manner. I just feel like I have so many unanswered questions, and being that his office is so far away, it's not like I can pop in there for a follow up. I have no other appointments scheduled with him at this time. My stitches are going to be removed by my general dentist but that isn't for 6 more days....So I am hoping for some guidance and reassurance until then