Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 3, 2015 23:00:16 GMT
How long before the pain goes away?
1. The endodontics office I went to was closed this week though I'm sure they have an emergency number. My regular dentist referred me back to the endodontist unless it became unbearable. It definitely isn't unbearable. I'm just unable to bite on that side. When I bite, it hurts.
2. I was prescribed Medrol dose-pack and Hydrocodone. I can't take either one because they make me sick. I took triazolam the day of the procedure for anxiety, thus have no recollection of being at the endodontist at all and DH had no idea I couldn't tolerate the meds prescribed. I rarely, rarely take medication so he wouldn't have known to tell them I needed something different.
3. I'm not in unbearable pain. I'm comfortable with ibuprofen but I can't bite/chew on that side. AND...we're going out of town tomorrow to return on Tuesday and my appointment with my regular dentist is Wednesday for the crown.
See where this is going...when should I panic?!
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Jun 3, 2015 23:08:15 GMT
I had root canal work earlier this year and my dentist mentioned it can sometimes take a couple of months to settle down. Thankfully mine was okay after a couple of weeks.
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Post by mama2three on Jun 3, 2015 23:12:32 GMT
The root canals I've had have relieved my excruciating tooth pain almost immediately. I suspect the residual pain you're feeling may be due to sore gums from the procedure still healing or from irritation from the temp crown/filling. Rubbing on your gums. The first temp crown I had fit miserably and really hurt for 2 weeks to the point that the dentist moved up my appointment to get the permanent crown in order to relieve the pain. Pain was gone within hours after getting the well fitting permanent crown. Maybe it's the same for you.
Clove oil works wonders for tooth and gum pain. I also wouldn't chew on the side with a temp crown/temp filling until you get the permanent one.
Feel better soon
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 3, 2015 23:43:58 GMT
Thank you both. Dental stuff makes me anxious on a good day, so I have this fear that I'll get to my appointment Wednesday and they'll be like "oh no that didn't work...we're going to redo it!"
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Post by christine58 on Jun 3, 2015 23:54:57 GMT
Stop chewing on that side if at all possible. Mine took 3 months to feel "normal" Stay on the anti-inflammatories. but really...don't chew or bite on that side.
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Post by psiluvu on Jun 4, 2015 0:01:25 GMT
I had one done at 9:00am. I was back at work pain free by 12:30 and it never bothered me again.
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Post by christine58 on Jun 4, 2015 0:18:55 GMT
Oh my original pain was gone immediately, but the pain I had and I bet the OP has was the gum area from all the work on it. My very cute endodontist said that sometimes it does take awhile to settle down.
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 4, 2015 1:31:25 GMT
Stop chewing on that side if at all possible. Mine took 3 months to feel "normal" Stay on the anti-inflammatories. but really...don't chew or bite on that side. I'm not biting or chewing on that side. If I even bite down more than very gently, it's tender on that side. I'm only chewing on the opposite side and still eating very soft foods. Two things I have learned about myself....I really don't mind pudding and mashed potatoes for days and I chew gum a LOT more than I realized! (NOT chewing it now and it's driving me crazy) |
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Post by christine58 on Jun 4, 2015 1:38:28 GMT
What also helped me was rinsing with warm water and salt. Really helped the gum irritation.
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 4, 2015 2:14:50 GMT
I was one of the lucky ones. My doctor said I was going to be in a lot of pain and prescribed me some hefty pain pills. I never used a single one of them.
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Post by elaine on Jun 4, 2015 2:25:43 GMT
I had a broken molar ground down and a crown put on and it hurt to chew on that side for three months.
For me, the pain predicted by the dentist was way under predicted. I can't imagine how long the residual pain from a full root canal would be.
I'm sorry for you!
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YooHoot
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Post by YooHoot on Jun 4, 2015 2:28:41 GMT
Do you feel like you hit that side first when you bite? The filling they placed might be high.
The tooth might be fractured if it huts to bite down too. A crown would help but I bet they will want to make sure the tooth calms down first.
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Post by TankTop on Jun 4, 2015 2:30:04 GMT
I agree with the others. Mine took at least a month to settle down.
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Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Jun 4, 2015 3:42:34 GMT
Thank you all for sharing. I feel much more at ease going out of town knowing its more than likely normal. I can't even tell you where my mind has gone. Lol
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Post by mellyw on Jun 4, 2015 4:35:20 GMT
I have had over 25 Root Canals. Kinda feel like I'm becoming an expert on them.
Anyway, yes, they can take awhile to calm down. As others said, don't chew on that side & keep up anti-inflammtories for a couple days.
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Post by oaksong on Jun 4, 2015 4:53:47 GMT
I'm glad I didn't read this thread before I had my root canal a couple of weeks ago! Having dental work done terrifies me. I had the dentist prescribe Valium to take ahead of time. The few months before the root canal was the worst part. They did a great job of numbing me completely, and once it was finished, I had instant relief. My crown is on and I am happy it's over with.
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Post by lily on Jun 4, 2015 12:47:18 GMT
My husband had a root canal done last year and it has never felt right since. He kept complaining to the dentist and finally they sent him back to the endodontist. They did some sort of scan and sure enough, there was an infection in there that the endodontist said the body would never clear up. They had to cut his gum and suction the infection out. SO if it is still bothering you in a few days I would go back to the endodontist.
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Post by sweetandsour on Jun 4, 2015 13:09:37 GMT
Wow, I must have been lucky - I've had 5 root canals and none of them required prescription painkillers afterwards. I don't even think I took OTC painkillers.
My colleague had a root canal in late April and she will have a temporary crown for 3 months - good thing too, because it started to ache again and she had to go back into the endo after 2 weeks to get the roots drained due to infection (which was the reason for the root canal in the first place). She then had to take antibiotics to clear it up and so far, so good.
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Post by mellyw on Jun 4, 2015 16:02:07 GMT
I did want to add, don't feel bad if you need to go back in to the Endo. Some teeth, just can't be saved, despite any dentists best efforts.
Despite my efforts to save my teeth thru any & all means (hello 25 root canals), some have had to be removed. I'm now the proud owner of 8 implants, that don't give me any trouble, something I'm grateful for.
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