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Suggest Treatment For Prolonged Pain After Tooth Extraction

I had a root canal approx. 72 hrs ago, yet the pain has not subsided. I am unable to reach the oral surgeon. I last took two (2) 500 mg extra strength tylenol 2 hours ago. I am in severe pain. I have 2mg hydromorphone ( 3 mos old) dilaudid left over from a surgery I had. Is it ok to take one now?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Hi,

As per your complain it looks like during the Root Canal procedure the canals are not completely cleaned and the infectious material is still present in the canals and there is also a possibility that there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth that is not drained off completely leading to severe pain.

You can as of now take Hydromorphone or other higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac for tied. But you will have to consult your Dentist and get the canals cleaned and filled with calcium hydroxide to disinfect them. A course of antibiotics should also be advised.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Prolonged Pain After Tooth Extraction

Hi, As per your complain it looks like during the Root Canal procedure the canals are not completely cleaned and the infectious material is still present in the canals and there is also a possibility that there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth that is not drained off completely leading to severe pain. You can as of now take Hydromorphone or other higher painkillers like Tramadol or Ketorolac for tied. But you will have to consult your Dentist and get the canals cleaned and filled with calcium hydroxide to disinfect them. A course of antibiotics should also be advised. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora