I called the periodontist and caught him just before he left for his son's hockey tournament in Ontario.
He is a very nice man and called in more of the Vicodin. Another whole eight pills, but still. Hopefully this won't hurt too much longer.
So, I've taken mother for her radiation, we've been to the pharmacy and now I can take something for this "discomfort" (ever notice how neither doctors or dentists use the word pain anymore...it's always "you may experience some discomfort").
Thanks for the sympathy and hugs. Y'all can always make me smile.
Katholyn