I had a molar & incisor extracted five days ago & just now had to get my
Vicodin meds refilled. I feel like there
is a big piece of steak stuck between the two teeth , but the teeth are
gone. The Clots look intact & I take
every precaution to prevent a possible dry socket. When will I become normal
again ???

I now limit my pain medication to one in the evening since it gets worse at
that time. (Maybe the falling temps
in Northern New England could play a role in the timing).

I don't smoke or draw up drinks through straws, so a dry socket shouldn't be
an issue & there doesn't appear
to be any evidence of infection (I have antibiotics standing by just in
case).

Any  clues from you dentistry gurus out there ?