Root canal needed/pain with meds - Dental Health Message Board

campark · 05-08-2007, 05:57 AM

I went to the Dentist in November for a tooth that was bothering me. He said it was very deep and that I might need a root canal. He went ahead and filled it to see how long it would last. Well, I am having alot of pain so I went back and you guessed it, I need a root canal. He is sending me to a endo, but in the meantime prescribed me some medication for the pain. He prescribed me an antibiotic and tylonel with codeine for the pain. The problem is, I can't get into the endo until June 6 and after taking the pain medication it seems to be hurting worse. I can barely touch it and I can't bite down. I just started taking the meds yesterday, but it is MUCH more sensitive to that I don't think I can even eat. Does anybody have any answer to why this is happening? Do I need to give the meds more time? I don't think I can deal with this for the next month waiting to get into the endo. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I should call the dentist back.
Thanks so much,
CamPark

reachout · 05-08-2007, 06:30 AM

Hi

Similar situation fro myself with dental thing. Think maybe it is the nerve socking it to you. When it flares for me, I am using tylenol and Advil and then putting some Ambesol all around the gum area. and teeth (two) that are bad. Also on an antibiotic.

I am leaving for the healthfood store in a short while to get Oil of Clove for dental pain. It numbs the area and has antibacterial properties also. I think it will be about six dollars or so for a one ounce bottle.

I am also sticking to room temperature food for now. Tapioca, soups, banaas, stuff like that.

Sorry... dental pain sure can be shocking to our mouths.

best wishes
reachout

campark · 05-08-2007, 07:07 AM

Reachout,
Thanks for the reply. Are you also having a root canal? I am sorry you are in the pain I am in, however it helps to know you are not alone. I am also sticking to room temp foods. Hopefully relief will come soon.
CamPark

reachout · 05-08-2007, 09:07 AM

Hi

The root canal is one thing that may be attempted on one of the teeth. I am having one pulled and a bridge or implant has to be done. You know what? I fear the root canal most of all. Blah.

Hubby is out getting the Oil of Cloves for me right now. Hopefully, the Health food store carries it! Oh, and I firgot to tell you.. I am also doing warm water salt rinses a few times a day.

The dentist insists I have deep scale cleaning done before we work on the issues of these two particular teeth. Sigh... I just want it all over. Love my dentist on a personal level, but REALLY dislike going to the dentist in general. Bet that sounds familiar, huh?

have a good one
reachout