[quote=PaulB]Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon said it wouldn't help...
Actually, I was relieved not to do it again. After I did HBOT in 2011, for the same 3rd molar, I had a cancer recurrence about a month after I finished. Plus it really tired me out like radiation did, messed with my vision, balance, increased neuropathy, sinus, and needed a blood transfusion in 2011 midway. Wether or not some of these were related or not just doesn't make me want to do it unless necessary.[/quote]I can understand that.

You have really had a tough time. I hope things get better for you.

[quote=msweet55]I usually use warm water with salt and baking soda to rinse my mouth when my gums are bothering me it usually works for me [/quote]

I've been confused about this stuff. Can you give some specifics. Like how often. What concentration. Do you mix them together.

Follow-up. I had to argue with my dental person twice before he would prescribe Peridex. At first he refused because he said it changes the bacterial fauna of the mouth. A week later I emailed him and told him I'd rather risk temporary change in bacterial fauna than risk osteonecrosis or brain damage. He immediately phoned a prescription to my pharmacy. I rinsed full strength twice a day for 10 days and the areas of tenderness in my mouth calmed down.

My whole reason for posting this question in the first place is I had a painful infection following a dental cleaning. I also started to get headaches, nausea, and trouble keeping balance. My primary ordered a brain scan, which was clean. The problems mostly subsided but there were still tender areas throughout my mouth. Salt rinse was not helping. And so I asked here.

Anyway, it's been several weeks with no more problems. Thank you all for your help.