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Advised Root Canal Treatment But 2 Months Later. Having Teeth Irritation, Sensitivity, Pain. Possible To Wait?

my dentist has suggested RCT for my teeth . However, she has no appointments for next 2 months and hence suggested APO- CLINDAMYCIN for 8 days, 2 each day. My teeth has constant irritation and I feel lot of pain after drinking something cold . The pain in not severe but irritating, Can I go ahead without RCT for 1 -2 months ?
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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Dentist 's  Response
You can wait for RCT for 2 months as long as you can tolerate the pain and discomfort. However, there are some signs of progression of infection in case of dental caries which you will have to be aware of. These signs are: Sever pain, swelling, lymph node enlargement (pain and discomfort in the neck, you can feel some lumps in the neck), and fever. If you have any of these symptoms, you have to consult your dentist again and start the RCT at the earliest.
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Dentist Dr. Neha Sumra's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM
I would like to suggest you that its better to get your RCT started as soon as possible before it progress to abscess formation.Later you will experience severe pain & inflammation in that area along with fever.Its better to get an appointment earlier.
You may take Tab Amclaid twice a day along with Tab Zerodol-P thrice a day. Along with that take antacid & multivitamin therapy.

Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha Sumra
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Dentist Dr. Latif's  Response
hi,
this depends upon the severity of the pain and irritation. you can keep it to late for one month if you follow few precautions , try to avoid extreme cold and extreme hot, do not chew on that particular side, and use sensodyne-f tooth paste for the sensitivity relief. also for the time being you can use an anti sensitivity mouth wash . regards.
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Advised Root Canal Treatment But 2 Months Later. Having Teeth Irritation, Sensitivity, Pain. Possible To Wait?

You can wait for RCT for 2 months as long as you can tolerate the pain and discomfort. However, there are some signs of progression of infection in case of dental caries which you will have to be aware of. These signs are: Sever pain, swelling, lymph node enlargement (pain and discomfort in the neck, you can feel some lumps in the neck), and fever. If you have any of these symptoms, you have to consult your dentist again and start the RCT at the earliest.