Further ramblings of a self-made pauper

I know exactly what you mean. I had my tooth out near the end of February and it was only early April that I could start to eat on that side again. I also went through the "did they leave a bit in" anxiety and even went on antibiotics which did sod all. I hate to say this but I'm afraid it's a case of putting up with it as getting adult teeth out is a much bigger deal than they pretend it is, especially for us blokes. Basically, it's hateful now but it will go away eventually and then you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.