[ripply]

I've had a couple of tiny bone spurs since my upper first molar extraction which I expected as it was a very difficult tooth to remove. They have came out on their own in a day or two. But last Friday, I noticed another one and it seemed to be attached to my jaw bone and became sore so I went back to my dentist 3 days ago. He made a small cut in the gum and removed the bit of bone. He also filed down, or smoothed the rest of the bone.

He told me that I may be able to feel a sharp edge but that the gum would heal over it and it was nothing to worry about. However, I can still feel this sharp edge which I know is bone and the gums don't seem to be closing over. It's on my cheek side so doesn't interfere much with eating and it's very tiny. It doesn't really hurt but I'm terrified I'll end up with a bone infection. I'm worried also in case the gums recede and more bone is exposed, instead of healing over it.

My dentist is away on holiday now for 2 weeks. Should I get some more clindamycin from my G.P.? I've read it's good for preventing bone infections but it does hurt my stomach so I don't want to take it unless I need to. Could anyone give me any advice on if it is likely to close over and how long I should wait? Would I know if my bone was infected?