Hello I had a root canal done about 3years old and suddenly this week the pain strike again super painful half of the root canal is missing. I cant get to my dentist until Monday what can I do to ease the pain? I have been taking pain killers nothings working help!!
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint and explanation of the symptoms it is clear that there is reinfection in the tooth as you told that half of the root canal is missing, so there is bacterial re-infection leading to severe pain. You should immediately consult a dentist and get evaluated and get a X-ray done to rule out the status of the root canal filling and possible underlying infection and Dental abscess formation. As of now you can take antibiotic like Augmenting 625\u00a0mg three times a day and Ultra [Tramadol 5O mg] three times a day, Pantoprazole 4O mg once in morning empty stomach. Avoid chewing from the affected side and also avoid intake of extreme hot and cold foods and liquids to prevent irritation. After evaluation the dentist can either do a re- root canal treatment or extraction depending upon the condition of tooth. Hope this information helps. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five-Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor. .