I have had a root canal and a crown completed on a tooth . I am still having pain and a current infection. I have been referred to a specialist but the specialist cannot see me for another two weeks. I was given an antibiotic of cephalexin 500 mg four days ago. When should my tooth begin to feel better? I have a bruise and swelling on the outside of my cheek from the infection.
HelloWelcome to Chat Doctor, I went through your history & it suggests that your root canal treatment is not proper. This has led to infection which resulted in inflammation. You need to go for crown removal followed by Reject. Before that you go for proper investigation like to get an IOP AR done of associated tooth & consult your dentist.Meanwhile, you start with few medicines for 5 days as prescribed