Q. Hi I had a top canine tooth removed 1st december I still have pain from the area it was removed from I saw my dentist 4 days ago he says the socket has healed it looked a bit red but just keep using salt washes and it will heal in time can you tell me is this normal for it to take this long as the pain affects the lower part of my nose and really agrivates me i am using ambesol to help with the discomfort shall i continur=e with the salt washes and is there any thing else |I can use to speed it along how long do you thinks it will take to clear up many thanks ps shall i use my mouth wash or not till the red and swelling have gone thanks