Pain from Novicane???

[RoseFlores4]

I just had two BIG fillings filled today, one of them being on my top right molar that may need a root canal per the dentist. He only filled it, hoping that it won't have to go that far. We discovered that I need A LOT of novicane to numb me. I had my fillings at 11:00, and started having pain about 1, so I took some ibuprofen, around 8:00 before bed, I hurt more than earlier and took some more ibuprofen. It's looking like every 6-8 hours I'll be popping ibuprofen, I'm assuming its from all the novicane they had to use an the tooth being messed with. I figured I'd call the dentist tomorrow afternoon if it doesn't settle down.

[RoseFlores4]

My dentist had said the nerve was exposed, and was hoping the filling will be enough, but is worried it will have to be a root canal. Ugh, that's what I get after not seeing a dentist for 10 years!

[toothfairy1215]

  It is not uncommon to have pain after dental treatment. Teeth are like us they can hurt from the trauma of the drilling especially if the decay was deep. I am sure the dentist used a base to help with the sensitivity. I would give it a week if possible the Dentist would have noticed if the nerve of the tooth was exposed.I hope I have eased your mind.