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are we nearly there yet?
Daz, did the dentist take x-rays to come to the extraction conclusion?, it seems decay is not the reason for it to come out so could a root canal be a possible solution?
Should your gum be imflammed, the mouthwash "Corsdyl" is recommended (not the daily one but in a small 300ml brown bottle), its not for prolonged use but is very good for gum problems. Also should you go ahead with the extraction and it is still sore a few days later, you will have somthing called a dry socket-basically when the gum rubs on the socket bone inside the wound and a "gel" does not form to prevent it becoming sore-for this you will need antibiotics. Hope this helps and good luck (please dont worry about it as most extractions are straight forward and pop straight out-you will feel sore though!)