Kieranh,

How does it feel to you? Did you or do you have any post operative pain, swelling, oozing from the site?

The limited view on the photograph looks normal for 8 days post op. You have some food debris in the socket and the tissue is a bit irritated. But that is common. Do not put anything in there to pull the food out.

You should still be:
Rinsing with warm salt water 3-4 times a day.
Avoid eating in that area.
No smoking or drinking alcohol. Both slow down the healing process.

Bryanna