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Pain in root canal retreated tooth
I have jaw pain under ear and neck(only right side) since May2020.Dentist said tooth 46 hurting for tapping and biting pressure on it. So suggested root canal. Did rct by Endo in Sept 2020.No relief.Same tapping and biting pressure on it.It hurts for any little pressure on it.Taken cbct before and after Rct. Nothing found evident. 46tooth&gum hurts for brushing on it,touching with tongue,pressing with fingers on it.Hurts sore constantly in the gum and tooth.Constant jaw pain under ear and neck.Dentist suspect this tooth is the reason for jaw and neck pain.  Went to new Endo.He said there is some dead space unfilled in distal root and asked to retreat that root. Retreated that root and he filled with medicine.He said he put calcium hydroxide.Told me I should get immediate relief. It's been 5 days&taking ibuprofen every 6 hours. No changes in the tooth pain. I am using a very soft bristle brush. Tooth and gum hurts for brushing. It hurts if I touch with tongue. Hurts even not touched.
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Hello mam Please be calm See I think there is leakage of sealer also which went into the dead spaces Secondly ibuprofen is not so potent analgesic You need to change medications.i suggest you to please share medication allergy history if present for immediate relief.you can consult me also online through video or text options Thanks
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Hi Your pain needs a proper diagnosis. It may not be of dental origin only. It can be a TMJoint related pain or simply because of any off in the bite.
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Consult a TMJ specialist as well.
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Check if you grind your teeth at night or otherwise.
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