HELP! Massive problems after root canal

[cecpiil]

hi,


Ok, so 3 weeks ago I finally went to the dentist after years of putting it off.
First thing we did was start a (very painful) root canal. Got an appointment for the next week to get it finished. Called them 2 days after due to severe pain and was told that is was normal so i left it at that and just took painkillers. The day for the finishing of the root canal came and I was looking forward to getting it done. The dentist gave me about 15 shots of anastechics and got started (no xray) and the pain I felt can not be explain, I had to stop him and cried for about 10 mins for the pain and I think the trauma. Dentist then took xray and could see the tooth was infected. He put in a temporary filling and sent me on my way with antibiotics, this is 10 days ago and it seems to be no better. I went back to dentist for a new prescription and am now experiencing severe pain, headache and stiffness in the neck!
A few questions.
Did the dentist do something to make this problem worse?(is it normal)
and should i be worried about the head ache, stiff neck and the fact that after 10 days on antibiotics still have an infection? Bit scared it's gone to the jaw bone.
Additional info: Allergic to penicillin so of course not on that


Thank you in advance.

[FearfulInMA]

cecpill,

that sounds really awful! first, i can't believe that the dentist continued to work on you (both times) without you being completely numb! that is really not acceptable under any circumstances. i've had 2 root canals on teeth that are nearly impossible to get numb under most circumstances, but for the root canals i was completely numb b/c they can actually put LA right into the tooth. in terms of the pain, that does not sound normal based on anything i've ever heard. i'm not a dentist -- just another dental-phobe... i have heard of people being in some discomfort after RCT, but not the kind of pain you are describing. i would call the dentist ASAP and if he doesn't have a way to reach him in an emergency, you may need to go to the emergency room (not sure if you're in the US -- but this is what we would do here b/c at least they can assess for infection and treat the pain to get you through the weekend).

take care of yourself!

[mikey boy]

Ok now I'm scared about root canals cause I'm seriously considering getting root canals so OH NOOOO LOL. But I'm ready for I don't care how expensive it will be I want to keep my real teeth I'm too young for partial dentures I hope all goes well for you

[FearfulInMA]

mikey boy,

no need to be scared of RCT. like i said above, i've had 2 (both on 2nd molars) with absolutely no problems. i had no pain afterwards and found them easier than a lot of fillings that i've had. a lot people on this forum have had similar experiences to what i've had.

and, cecpill -- i hope you're hanging in there. there's nothing worse than dental pain!

[mikey boy]

Thank you I needed that I hope I make the right decision

[cecpiil]

Thank you for your replies. Going to my own doctor on monday to have it looked at. Have been a nightmare.

Mikey boy: I am sure i have just been unlucky, my bf have had 6 root canals with no pain or discomfort so don't worry. Sorry for scaring you.

[mikey boy]

Thank you for your replies. Going to my own doctor on monday to have it looked at. Have been a nightmare.

Mikey boy: I am sure i have just been unlucky, my bf have had 6 root canals with no pain or discomfort so don't worry. Sorry for scaring you.

Its ok it's not your fault it was the dentist that did it he's to blame Ill be ok thank you though