I had half of a root canal on Thursday. I wanted to try to beat the infection on my own, but the pain became worse. I gave in and started taking antiobiotics on Saturday night. It's now Sunday afternoon. It doesn't seem to be getting better. Actually the pain seems a little worse. It's more difficult to talk (it's my front tooth) and eat, even swallow. I never realized that my tongue pushed on my front teeth when I swallow before this happened. I've had a lot of pain in my mouth for well over a week now. I'm pretty tired of it. It's a sickening kind of pain in the front of one's mouth. Especially with an infection, because it causes the rest of your teeth to hurt too. How long before the antibiotics start to work? I can't take this anymore.
2006-10-22 05:26:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
you should be taking all your antibotics, it should take at least 24-48 hrs, unless you doubled up in your first dose. you should also take Advil as it is a anti inflammatiory and this will also help. Did the dentist place a temp filling in the tooth? a "gummy" type ?? there maybe a pressure build up , it can be removed by poking with a pin and pulling it out, this is only if it is cavit, which is normally placed by a dentist if the root canal is not finished. Make sure you call your dentist 1st thing Monday mrning and let them know of the pain.
2006-10-22 12:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by ponyup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 days is the norm, for antibotics to start kicking in... sorry, to say!
One thing, i will ask is.. has the infection surfaced? Meaning, has the 'pus pocket' surfaced and is noticable on your gum. If so... pop it, with a needle of something. Let it drain out, and it will also relieve some of the pain. Other than that, your meds should be kicking in around the Monday night or Tuesday morning. Meantime, take some Ibuprofen for the inflammation and pain relief. Thats all the pain meds you really need.
*You dont need a pain killer (other than.. over-the-counter) .. BECAUSE.. You have an infection, NOT an injury! The antibotic will stop the pain, once the infection is controlled. Your in the pain, because of the infection. Focus on the infection and taking your meds.. you'll be back to normal in no time.
** Get that Root Canal finished, as soon as possible.. so the infection doesnt come back. Until its finished, it can come back!!
2006-10-22 05:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by debs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry you are in so much pain. Not fun, to say the least. Unfortunately, with my own experience, it could take about 3 days after the start of the antibiotics before you start feeling relief. I've had 2 separate abcessed teeth in my life and that's what it took.
2006-10-22 05:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 days after you started taking them. And take all of your antibiotics to make sure the infection goes away.
2006-10-22 05:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by CrAzY-B|TcH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope those are prescribed for you antibiotics or you could be taking the wrong ones.
and you must take the whole course.
and give it a couple days
also rinse with lukewarm salt water and spit often at least 6x per day. it will help pain and infection!
2006-10-22 05:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-3 days. If you are having increasing pain and being swollen you might need to go to the ER.
2006-10-22 06:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by samlevine05667 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics are for infection, you need a pain killer. Ask your dentist, he'll give you a perscription for pain.
2006-10-22 05:35:44 · answer #7 · answered by dolittle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your dentist
2006-10-22 06:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by CTMEDS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋