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Good evening. I required your opinion on my problem. 2 days back my tooth started hurting horrible- throbbing pain in one tooth- rct done on same 8 months ago.. not getting better with painkiller. Today went to dentist- teeth xray was normal.. she gave me antibiotics for 5 days but requested her to schedule my re RCT tomorrow.. I also happened to consult a friend who is a dentist regarding re rct- she advised me that I should wait for at least five days and complete my antibiotic course before thinking about re rct.. I have now fixed an appointment for the same but feeling confused whether I should wait or not. Today I had 2 antibiotics and 2 dose of painkiller and the pain is going for few hours with the medicine.. thank you.
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If pain persists then go for re rct
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Start using antibiotics for 5 days of the pain subsides well n gud but if the pains doesn’t subside then go for re RCT
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Hello Sir,
If you've been prescribed a 5-day antibiotic course for pain and the X-ray shows no abnormalities, it's generally advisable to follow your dentist's recommendation and complete the antibiotic treatment first.
Antibiotics can help reduce inflammation and control infection, providing relief from pain associated with the tooth.
During the antibiotic course, monitor your symptoms closely. If the pain persists or worsens despite completing the antibiotic treatment, or if you experience any swelling, fever, or other concerning symptoms, it's important to follow up with your dentist promptly.
At that point, your dentist can reassess the situation and determine if further treatment, such as re-RCT, is necessary.It's essential to communicate any changes in symptoms or concerns with your dentist throughout the process to ensure appropriate and timely management of your dental health.
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Maintain good oral hygiene.
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Hello!
I certainly understand your concerns.
If pain subsides within 5 days well and good, if pain still persists even after 5 days of course get Re-rct done.
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
If the x-ray taken by the dentist is normal, I suggest you follow the instructions given by the dentist and finish the 5 day antibiotic course prescribed to you. Do not rush into a re-root canal treatment.
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