He says the repetitive packing is because I am not at absolutely zero pain yet. He said I need to have no pain what so ever for 48hrs with the packing in before he will take it out. He classifies even a .1 as pain. I'm really not sure why. I don't believe the dry socket was EVER severe, he has some strange very strong philosophy about preventing even the smallest amount of pain. He packs it with a gauze that is covered in oil of cloves and I think one other thing mixed in. I'm not sure completely. I know without a doubt it is clove oil though. He always says they are "looking good and the tissue looks healthy". As for the sinus pressure/discomfort, what should I make of this?

I agree that the site should be allowed to close and it puzzles me that I have to push it open 3 times a day! All my other friends say they didn't have to do that after their extractions. I just want this stuff out of my mouth so I can heal normally. I keep thinking that its no doubt I still have very mild pain in my mouth because I have open wounds that are being forced to stay open with the packing in!

What should I do ?

Jan