Glad that bk's dental problem was resolved for now. Having had a LOT of dental work done over the past year, I would say that I hate extractions much more than fillings or root canals, because they are more invasive and much more labor intensive in the recovery. The prime objective is to let the clot form and then not do anything (like drinking through a straw) to disturb it. Believe you me, you do NOT want to get dry socket.