I have been having agonising toothache for three days. I went to dentist today and he examined and xrayd but nothing showed up.I asked for antibiotics and he agreed and gave me some.Im just taking painkillers which help but when I have food or a drink the pain intensifies so badly.  He said he is reluctant to remove the filling in my teeth as its so big and old and very close to my nerves but if pain persists thats what hell have to do.When I touch my tooth it feels sore / bruised. No trauma has happened. Its an upper right back tooth. The pain is intense at times. In using sensitive toothpaste but that hasnt helped.Please can you offer me some advice?
Hi...welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your symptoms it seems that the tooth you are talking about is in advanced state of dental caries/decay. Pain during eating and on touching are some common findings. You mentioned that you are having some filing in that tooth, it is advised that you get that filing removed and get undergo a root canal treatment for that tooth. Since pain is due to decay of tooth the use of sensitive toothpaste won't help. You can do warm saline rinses n take a painkiller to subside your pain, but they are only temporarily solutions to your symptoms. Consult your dentist as soon as possible for the correct line of treatment. Thank you