I am undergoing root canal treatment but the dentist said it has to be done in stages. So he drilled the tooth, removed what he described as dental caries and placed temporary filling. It led to pain and so went back to the dentist after 48hr. This time he removed the temporary filling, washed the teeth with chlorohexidine solution and placed yet again temporary filling. Within 8h of the procedure being performed I suffered agonising pain that is only relieved by ice-cold water next to the filling. It just after 4am here and no access to an emergency dentist. What can do other than constant ice cold water that needs replacing every 30sec?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe tooth pain post root canal treatment. There is formation of the dental abscess due to accumulation of pus below the root tips of the tooth, which sometimes occur due to left over infection even after root canal. The pain after root canal can also occur due to traumatic injury or nerve injury. You should consult an Endodontist again and get evaluated and in case if there is infection. Doctor may irrigate the tooth for few days regularly and prescribe antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory. For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and do warm saline rinses several times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,