2007-10-17 10:46:15 · 8 answers · asked by Greg 2 in Health ➔ Dental
There can be a number of reasons:
1. If it was only just completed, then some residual infection at the root tip may not have resolved, and a short course of antibiotics could help;
2. If it was completed some time ago, then perhaps a canal was missed. This need not be carelessness or negligence by the dentist, as sometimes the canal shapes can be strange and Xrays only give a 2-dimensional view of a 3-D object.
3. Another possibility is root fracture. It is usual after an RCT to put crowns on teeth to wrap around the weakened structures. If there isn't a crown, then a crack might develop down the side of the tooth, allowing bacteria under the gum and causing some swelling and pain in the gum.
I suggest you go back to the dentist and have these possibilities checked. If he still can't find the source, then ask for a referral to an endodontist (specialist in RCTs).
2007-10-17 22:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! My dentist gives me a concoction of 2 Extra Strength Tylenol with 1 Advil - all at the same time - and it really works to kill the pain. It's comparable to a Vicodin without the side effects.
2007-10-17 10:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Texas Horse Lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they may have missed a root. See the dentist that did the root canal.
2007-10-17 10:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be an accesory canal (smaller extra one). see the dentist who did the treatment. But finish your current prescription of antibiotics if you have one and see if that clears it up.
2007-10-17 13:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by rskf_9798 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has an abcess in it then yes it will hurt. Mine did that and they had to give me antibiotic and pain meds call your dentist and tell them what is going on
2007-10-17 10:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a root canal to abscess and it did hurt!!!
2007-10-17 10:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by lady_gertie02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it happened to me too. ive heard that every few years the dentist should check it cause they may have missed a small nerve and it can grow back. after hurting a lil.. ive never had any other problems.
2007-10-17 10:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sarahhh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YES, THERE ARE VARIOUS REASONS FOR THIS. SEE YOUR DENTIST.
2007-10-17 11:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋