I doubt it's dry socket. It's hurt more from the very start. I actually think the stitches are irritating that side of my mouth - they've been poking the gum and my cheek and that's irritated the swelling that's already there. The stitches on the other side have fallen out already, but these ones haven't. Once they do things should be better.

EDIT
Ungrateful little Cuddles is trying to escape again AND I have to leave in less than 20 minutes. I think I am going to take out all of his plants while I am gone, just to be on the safe side.