I have pain in a tooth i had root canal treatment on a couple of months ago. I went to dentist and got prescribed antibiotics but no change so went back and he has put me on a higher dosage and if the pain and sensitivity does not go by next week he will do the root canal again.
I am just worried about taking the higher dosage and the side effects of taken too many antibiotics. Can anyone give me their experiences? The antibiotics are Amoxicillin and Metronidazole
2007-02-13 18:55:36 · 7 answers · asked by Alfiedog 2 in Health ➔ Dental
There is not a problem taking the higher dosage. Clearly your dentist feels that you need the higher tissues so that it will penetrate the infection site. He won't be exceeding the recommended range so it won't be dangerous to you the only problem may be a higher risk of side effects. Sometimes particularly with dental infections you actually need much longer courses.
2007-02-13 19:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by deepee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a reputable health food store & get some Milk Thistle (an herb) capsules.
Thisilyn is the one that was used in European clinical trials.
The stuff helps the liver to process the meds, which allows you to get the benefits with little or no side effects.
"Side effects' is the polite term for the body's response to receiving more chemical input than it can process in it's usual timely manner. Toxicity causes these reactions.
Take probiotics as well, to help replenish the body's supply of good intestinal flora that the antibiotics will always deplete.
Good luck, and consider going to a periodontist, someone who specializes in root canals.
When I had your experience, I did this. It was much more comfortable than the job the regular dentist did, and the results were great.
Using homeopathic Arnica cream on the outside of the face, as well as pellets by mouth, and also Hypericum by mouth, you will notice a huge difference in pain relief.
Take some of the Arnica prior to surgery, it soooooo helps. I've done it both ways, and I will never be without the alternative supports again.
Best of health to you.
2007-02-14 05:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by gettin'real 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am aware they have to treat the infection before they can do the work. He is going to have to re-do the root canal anyway regardless of whether the pain goes because his work has clearly failed and if it is not sorted now it will turn into an abscess again (I know because I have had poor root canal fillings in the past). Don't worry too much about the antibiotics. We all end up taking too many of them but if you have a big infection you are going to have to take them. Garlic can be great against infections but when something has got established it an be difficult to shift. The best thing you can do when you have finished taking them is to take probiotic supplements for a month or so and make sure you eat plenty of vegetables to help your gut re-establish its beneficial bacterial balance. It might also be helpoful to take garlic supplements just to make sure the infection is gone and not coming back.
2007-02-14 04:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the dosages are in an acceptable range it should be okay. You might try asking for morphene if the pain is too intense. You might also try to find a second opinion ask a dentist/doctor friend of yours what he/she thinks about the current dosage. Or go out and talk to another one.
2007-02-14 02:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk it's a very informative website. Or, phone NHS Direct and speak to a nurse about your problem.
0845 - 4647
2007-02-14 02:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
drink a lot of water 2-3 liters per day
2007-02-14 03:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by samer s 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
antibiotics are very toxic, try to drink a lot of water because they effect your kidney
2007-02-14 03:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by x 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋