Oh, so that's what it feels like

I did everything right.  I'm sure I did.  I was so careful after my tooth extractions.  Soft foods, no sucking, no rinsing for two days, held gauze in my mouth for a few hours afterwards....I did it all.  BUT on Friday the pain started-bearable, but annoying.  By Saturday I was back on my "good" medicine.  Saturday night, no sleep-but found good ideas online.  By Sunday I was MISERABLE and found relief with clove oil.  It lasts a few hours, but oh what relief.  I now know what a "dry socket" feels like.  Actually, two.  Which is no fun at all!!!  I'm hoping after my dentist visit today that I will be pain free soon.  Beth