Angels31,

Tooth #14 was infected since 2010 which had proliferated into the bone and into the sinus ... and #15 has been infected since on or before the day it was root canaled. Your ongoing symptoms indicate that antibiotics are not able to cure the problem.

As long as there is a physical reason for the infection to remain active, for instance infected tooth #15 and possibly the graft and sinus, the bacteria will continue to be infectious irrelevant of what antibiotics you take. Also with each additional antibiotic prescription you take you run the risk of acquiring an intestinal infection called Clostridium Difficile. This is a very debilitating infection that can take months to treat. Antibiotics are intended to be prescribed for very specific reasons and they cannot cure an infection when there is a physical reason for the infection to remain active.

It is normal to have soreness and minor swelling and discomfort 2 weeks post op oral surgery. However, your ongoing symptoms as you have stated them here are not normal healing post operative complaints. They are indicative of an ongoing infection. I'm sorry if I am repeating myself. I really don't know how else to explain it to you. If the oral surgeon seems uninterested in dealing with this infection, perhaps you should consult with someone else.

Bryanna