Kaylnn, I agree with Ritzy, it's time for a culture so they know what infectious process they are dealing with. There are some pretty scary bugs out there now that we have used antibiotics so long. I know you don't want to be a worrier, but if a dentist said what he said, I'd be headed for a MAJOR hospital and an infectious disease specialist if I didn't have a trusted source available. Have you called and talked to the dentist you know and like? I'd do that TODAY! See what he recommends. Get his help! (I'm an NP and don't want to scare you unnecessarily, but this needs attention.)
And Ann, much healing prayed for for you.
Lynn