Hello, It's been 15 days since the removal of tooth #31 and I am doing really well. It was a simple extraction and the only problem I had with it was getting hit in the nerves with the numbing shot. I have a little sore area by the socket and was wondering if that could be from the shot. It hurts to put pressure on it. Bryanna?

I switched oral surgeons because of the too casual attitude of this one, plus he didn't like to answer my questions.

So, my appointment for the extraction of tooth #3 is now scheduled for this Wed., Aug. 1st. This time I'm getting the IV sedation because I feel this one will be a little more complicated with it the root tip being in my sinuses. This was confirmed by x-ray. Also I'm a little gun shy about possibly getting another zapper from a shot.

The new oral surgeon said he would irrigate the area and probably stitch the area some, and possibly do a bone grafting at a later date. He said I probably couldn't get an implant because it would go in too deep into the sinus area.

I don't know about getting a bridge either because I have a crown on one side, though at this time, it's just a temporary crown. I was wondering what other options, if any, there would be?

If anyone can help with these concerns, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Gretchen