[butterscotchcharlie]

There is a piece of food wedged into the small opening of my socket. My information packet has clear instructions not to use a waterpik or mouthwash, and I don't know if it's smart to use any random sharp object (toothpick, tweezers, etc) to try and get it out. I tried using the salt water rinse, but it did not come out. Is it just a matter of time before it becomes infected? Do I need to go in to the office ASAP? I'm freaking myself out!

Background: I had my lower right wisdom tooth extracted last Tuesday by an oral surgeon. Minimal pain and swelling from the getgo. Info. packet stated after 48 hours, to resume a normal diet as soon as possible (I waited until day 5, though because I worry too much). I believe my dissolving stitches starting coming out this morning because I kept finding black spots/pieces on my tongue or around the next molar. The gums seem to be healing fine, as I can tell the "hole" isn't much of a hole as it is a small line, filled in with black whenever I look at it.