I recently had a root canal, and they gave me no pain meds. so, i'm takeing advil around the clock but it isn't helping too much. does anybody know of any remedies, thinks i can do /drink/eat, to help make me feel better?
thanks! :]
2006-10-27 02:56:42 · 9 answers · asked by el camino 1 in Health ➔ Dental
No pain medication? When I've had root canals, the dentist usually fixed me up with some extra strength ibuprofin (400 mg), but the pain usually goes away within a couple of days. Call your dentist if you are concerned. There may be something else going on.
2006-10-27 03:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be experiencing pain. A root canal site is sometimes a bit sore for a day, but not painful. Sounds like you may have an abcess or infection. Get back to your dentist and get it checked out! I've had several root canals and have not needed any pain medication and I'm a wimp!
2006-10-27 03:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by ladyw900ldriver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie, why in the world are you in so much pain? I have had many root canals and never experienced any pain afterwards! In fact it always felt so much better.
I think that you should call that dentist and tell them how much pain you are in! It is their responsibility to give you something for the pain! Insist on it.
Take care and I hope you feel better!
Blessings
Lady T~
2006-10-27 03:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Trinity 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go back and ask the dentist, i had a root canal about 2 months ago and i only had pain for like 3 days, not sure about yours, ask ur dentist
2006-10-27 02:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by blaze_240sx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your dentist IMMEDIATELY!!!!
As previously mentioned you could have a infection. Our when they filled the tooth after the root canal, the filling could be sitting high and need a little trimming. This could cause a sore jaw over time and eventually cause your bite pattern to shift.
2006-10-27 03:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by ishootpix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why does it hurt so much mine never did is something else wrong? If you have a root canal your root is drilled out no root no pain...
2006-10-27 02:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by cameron b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mefenamic Acid 500 mg.
2006-10-27 06:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by bowblitz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the dentist told my husband to take 2 tylenol and 1 ibuprofin at the same time.
You can also call your dentist and tell him how much pain you're in and he might prescribe something for you.
Try a salt-water rinse as well.
2006-10-27 02:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't hurt that much after the first day. Sore, yes.
I would call the dentist's office. Make sure you don't have the beginning of an abscess.
2006-10-27 02:58:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋