I had the tooth out last Thursday, and was still in pain today so I went back to the dentist. It's dry socket. Leave it to me to not heal correctly! I just posted something on the dental issues board, too. I am having an awful pain in my NECK, too, and it feels like someone punched me in the jaw. I'm wondering how long to expect this to last? I also have a fear of necrosis, since I was on Fosomax and Boniva for a bit last year, and of course if there's one to have complications with something, it's me. I'm hoping this heals up "normally," but I'm wondering how long I should give it before I really suspect something else to be wrong? They did treat it with the medicated guaze, and the inside of the mouth feels better, but the jaw and neck (and ear) still hurt. Pain, pain, go away!!