I had a tooth pulled on March 12. I am still having significant pain. I have returned to the dentist that pulled the tooth 3 different times. At first he said I had a dry socket and packed it with medication. He then put medication in it and gave me lidocane to use and the last time he put some gummy stuff around the area which caused it to hurt even more. The pain is in the tooth in front of it, which has had a root canal, and in my jaw. I also have what he said is bone exposed in front of the tooth that was pulled.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. If the pain after root canal is intense, this could be a sign of complications and possibly of a root canal failure. The most common causes of post root canal pain include: Irritation of periodontal tissues. Hyper occlusion Bruxism Infection - Periapical abscess (concentration of pus and fluid at the tip of the root). The normal post root canal pain can be relieved by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, usually an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen. Sometimes an antibiotic is also prescribed to minimize the risk of a new infection. Follow your dentist’s instructions for post-operative care. Good oral hygiene will help in faster healing. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suffering From Tooth Ache After A Root Canal
Hello, Thanks for your query. If the pain after root canal is intense, this could be a sign of complications and possibly of a root canal failure. The most common causes of post root canal pain include: Irritation of periodontal tissues. Hyper occlusion Bruxism Infection - Periapical abscess (concentration of pus and fluid at the tip of the root). The normal post root canal pain can be relieved by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, usually an anti-inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen. Sometimes an antibiotic is also prescribed to minimize the risk of a new infection. Follow your dentist’s instructions for post-operative care. Good oral hygiene will help in faster healing. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care