I have had a back bottom molar hurting for years but no dentist has been able to help. I recently had it crowned..it had a filling.. and it still hurts. When I called to tell the dentist, he said just take ibuprofen. Another dentist said the dentist who crowned it didnt make it long enough so there's a gap causing an opening and I have infection in it now. I've been on penicillin he prescribed but it still hurts and it's a week later. Now, all the teeth above it (about 4 or 5) are all hurting badly too. What is going on?? Is there any dentist who can actually help and wont charge an arm and leg? We have insurance but it is used up for this year now cuz they dont pay much. I live in IL. Plz if any dentists out there, reply with advice. I'm tired of being in pain day and night and beginning to think I should just get everything pulled. I just turned 50.
2006-12-02 11:09:53 · 2 answers · asked by sj_amicus 3 in Health ➔ Dental
The bottom tooth has had a root canal in the past. The top teeth all have crowns also and one in particular is really hurting badly now too! I dont know why so many are starting to hurt now but I'm miserable and have to get thru the weekend somehow!
2006-12-02 13:49:34 · update #1
Sometimes even the best dental care just can't fix a tooth if its been too badly damaged, and sometimes the best option is to remove the offending tooth and then seek a solution to replace said tooth.
Although it also sounds like you may have an issue with your bite being incorrect as well.
At any rate, you should have the tooth x-rayed and get your options.
2006-12-03 03:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by meinersdentistry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shoul dget a root canal
2006-12-02 11:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋