I dont know if this is healing?
Hey everyone, looking for some insight on a stubborn extraction site (upper pre-molar). This has been a long process and I'm confused about the "smell vs. pain" situation I’m in.
The Timeline:
• April 9: Original extraction (Upper Pre-molar).
• April 12: Developed Dry Socket. Dentist did "pinadugo" (scraped the bone to restart the clot), used a collagen sponge, and stitched it.
• April 15: Started feeling like it was happening again (throbbing and a "peeking hole" in the stitches).
• April 18 (Today): I am now 6 days post-scraping/treatment.
The Current Symptoms:
The Smell: It is ROTTEN. If I blow air from that side or move my mouth, it’s a pungent, foul odor. My breath feels terrible.
The Pain: Surprisingly low. It’s a 2/10. I’m not even taking Mefenamic today.
The Sight: The stitches never closed the gap. There is a visible hole/gap. The stitches look loose and have white/yellow "gunk" (debris) stuck to them.
The Taste/Debris: I have a constant salty taste. I’ve also noticed small, dark particles/flakes coming out of the hole onto my tongue.
My Questions:
• If it’s not hurting much (2/10), why does it smell like something is rotting? Is it possible to have an infection without intense pain?
• Are the dark particles just the old sponge/clot being pushed out by healing?
• Does the "salty taste" mean there is pus, or is that just healing fluid/serous drainage?
I’m seeing my dentist tomorrow (Sunday), but I’m anxious about why the smell is so bad if the pain is finally low. Thanks for any advice!