severe pain after root canal

[carriewood]

I have just had a root canal on right upper molar tooth.  I had a crown, so the root canal was done through the crown.  I had it done 2 weeks ago.  I was still having pain, and when I went back for the hole to be filled, the dentist decided to remove more of the nerve.  I am still in terrible pain.  When I eat hot or cold foods or drink hot or cold liquids I am in agony on the whole right side of my face.  The whole side of my mouth lower and upper teeth are throbing.  I have pain up into my ear.  I went to the ear doctor, and there is nothing wrong with my ears.  I am taking Motrin.  The dentist said she will do a root canal on the next tooth if the pain continues.  I am worried that I will have unneccessary root canals done.  Do I have an infection?  I really need help as I am living in Berlin, Germany.  I will be returning to the States in June.

[beckybe]

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[kristinak]

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[soapsuds]

I had a Root Canal done on January 22nd the numbness from the anasthesia went away later in that day, then 3 day later when I woke up my entire left jaw and lip were numb. I was told by the Dentist that It was an overfill, she then prescribed more antibiotic namely: Erythromyocin, Methylprednisolone, Tylenol 3, Keflex and Flagyl. Why all the antibiotics for an overfill. Today I am still numb lipped.

[mike1105]

ditto---- you need to see a root canal specialist.  do not know the nature of dentistry in Germany, but if you are not getting relief it may behoove you to fly home and have the situation attended to.

[Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.]

I would suggest that you contact an Endodontist--specialist in root canal therapy.