Oh, yes I do believe I have a bad infection. I was on clyndimycin and as of last night they switched me to Augmentin. I have taken two pills and I am still in pain. I take these twice a day. But still in pain. So bad that I am just popping lortabs and advils as often as I am allowed. I will be ok for a few hours but then it starts pounding. So bad I want to cry. Yes, my dentist put a temporary filling in the tooth. This is day 5 and I am still in pain. I would most likely like to keep the tooth. Its #20 so you would have to have an implant and I know that is really expensive and I am self employed so no dental insurance. I am going to wait until tonight and see what happens. But at this point what are my options? Extractions? Can they open it back up and let it air? I don;t know...So tired. Headaches, toothaches. Dang stop the pain. I am a 35 year old healthy woman. I have a 4 year old that I have to take care of. I dont need to be in excruciating pain. Sorry I got off on a tangent. Thanks for your thoughts.
It does sound like you have quite an infection going on. That's the cause of the pain. You are going to keep the tooth, right? If so, you have to let the infection get under control before having the root canal. Did your dentist put a temporary filling in the tooth? If I were you, I would give the antibiotics another day or two. If you are still having this pain, get back in to see the dentist. You may need stronger antibiotics. Are you taking your meds 3 to 4 times a day?