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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
SEVERE gum and tooth pain, 2 RCTs and antibiotics over 3 months
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
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SEVERE gum and tooth pain, 2 RCTs and antibiotics over 3 months
by one1jennyb, Sep 15, 2005 12:00AM
I went to the dentist in June for severe pain around teeth 2 and 3. I was told I needed an RCT on #2. That was performed and the pain became worse. Had #2 re-treated and still worse. My dentist then told me I had some decay under the crown on #3 and maybe it had gotten into the tooth (had an RCT 6+years ago). Before my appt. to have that done my gums surrounding those teeth swelled up and began pusing. I had the treatment on #3 and the pain got even worse. The gums are still infected as they are extremely sore and have a bad odor. The pain has now spread through my face up into my eye and into my ear. Sometimes the pain is so intense that I cannot even touch my hair. I have taken Erythromycin 2x, Clindamycin 3x and Biaxin. Nothing will cure the infection. I have seen 5 dentists and 2 endodontists and no one knows what to do for me. They essentially tell me I have an infection, presecribe some medication and push me out the door. I am at a loss as to what to do, but I can no longer continue with this pain. It has gotten to the point where somedays I just don't want to be alive anymmore. Please tell me what to do!
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Sep 15, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 15, 2005 12:00AM
The only thing I could suggest is that you either see a periodontist or go to a dental school in your area. The third possibility is to see a oral pathologist or an oral surgeon. The former is usually associated with a teaching hospital.
Member Comments (2)
by Meddy2, Sep 21, 2005 12:00AM
If you have swelling on the outside of your face and up into your eye, you need immediate treatment. If you are talking about pain only, then there are a few other things that it could be. Your problem sounds more peridontal related than endo related. I would see a periodontist. You might also have a fracture of the tooth which is difficult to diagnose and if it's a vertical fracture, the tooth has to be pulled.
