I had a molar extracted four days ago. Im having a lot of pain, swelling, and nausea. The pain runs into my ear. It was difficult to sleep last night, and Im almost out of pain medication.  My dentist didnt put me on antibiotics, because Im allergic to penicillin.  Im wondering if I could have a dry socket and/or an infection.  Should I go see him again?
Dear friend. Thanks for sharing your concern. Pain, swelling, and nausea post extraction is common in third molar extraction, but generally antibiotics and analgesics are prescribed for three to five days to reduce these symptoms and faster recovery. If you are allergic to penicillin, your dentist can prescribe you erythromycin or ciprofloxacin in addition to metronidazole. Please revisit your dentist and get the healing socket examined, to rule out a case of Chat Doctor. Hope this helps. Thanks. Take care.