HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain After Root Canal Treatment

I have a huge toothed ache on my left side of my mouth second from the back, I've had a root canal but never a re root treatment I've had an infection for over a year and need to take it out the appointment isn't until next week. I am in agony and can't bare the pain it's affecting half my face down my neck and shoulders and arms. Painkillers aren't working and I can't sleep what can I do? Should I remove the tooth? Any tips on how to sleep or get through the night?
Wed, 26 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like there is re-infection in your root canal treated tooth and possibly there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth leading to abscess formation..

First of all get an x ray done by a Dentist to see whether the tooth can still be saved with
re-root canal treatment or not.
In case if the tooth can be saved then better go for re-root canal treatment..

But if the tooth cannot be saved then extraction should be done..

For now you should start taking a course of antibiotics like Augmentin [ amoxicillin + clavulanate potassium] along with pain relievers like Ibuprofen..
If pain is severe narcotic painkillers and Ketorolac can be taken..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain After Root Canal Treatment

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like there is re-infection in your root canal treated tooth and possibly there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth leading to abscess formation.. First of all get an x ray done by a Dentist to see whether the tooth can still be saved with re-root canal treatment or not. In case if the tooth can be saved then better go for re-root canal treatment.. But if the tooth cannot be saved then extraction should be done.. For now you should start taking a course of antibiotics like Augmentin [ amoxicillin + clavulanate potassium] along with pain relievers like Ibuprofen.. If pain is severe narcotic painkillers and Ketorolac can be taken.. Hope this helps.. Regards..