<s>[INST] Ive recently (4 weeks ago) had a corenectomy of my wisdom.  I needed this because my roots are wrapped around the nerve, and I had an infection.The Dr. put me on Vicodin and Penecillin. I used all of my antibiotics, and felt okay for a little while. The surgery is not yet fully healed. I still have a small whole that needs to close. Now, the infection has returned. I was thinking its because food might be getting in that little whole from the surgery that hasnt healed. My Dr. thinks it might be an infection in the roots, in which case the chance antibiotics will work is small. He recommends going back in and removing the roots. However, due to their placement, there is a risk that I will have pain and numbness on my lower lip for remainder of my life. I really dont any more surgery. I leave for Africa in two weeks for vacation. Will the amoxicyllin work or should I get the second surgery to remove the roots and run the risk? [/INST] Hi, Thanks for asking the query, According to your clinical history I suppose that the Dentist had performed a carpectomy of your wisdom tooth as your tooth was in proximity of nerves to prevent any complications. I would suggest you to consult the Dentist and get the antibiotics and analgesics prescribed, take lukewarm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. If this does not subside your pain you need to get an OPG radiograph done to determine the exact cause of pain and the treatment plan. Hope this helps out. Regards. </s>