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Recovering from complicated implant?
I have to get a tooth extracted from the lower right just behind the canine, and it has a complicated history. Four years ago it got badly infected and my face blew up like a balloon. It took a loooong time to heal after the root canal treatment and retreatment, and has since not caused any pain. Recently, it was found to be (still painlessly) reinfected along with the surrounding jaw, and the endo can't save it. I have horrible teeth and have had a lot of procedures done with no drama, but I'm terrified of getting this tooth extracted! I'm in excellent hands with my oral surgeon, but I'm really worried about the recovery. I sing professionally and don't have more than a day to take off without missing important engagements and auditions that can't be rescheduled. What should I expect for recovery with this kind of issue? Should I ask for antibiotics and a stronger painkiller than Advil? TIA!
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