tooth infection pain

[SusanFL]

I went to my dentist with a tooth that had been broken for a long time because it was starting to feel not right, kind of a pulsating sensation.  he said there was a pinhole opening to the root but decided to fill the hole and build up the tooth and prepare for a crown.  after the buildup and before the crown (2 days later) I went back because it still was bothering me.  he said the bite was off and filed it down. the next day i was in extreme pain and could not reach the dentist.  the following day i was put on antibiotics and told  I needed a root canal.  i had the first step of a root canal with a temporary filling.  the pain was still excruciating so i went to an oral surgeon who drained it and left a drain in as well.  i had to go to the surgeon twice for this procedure.  it has been 3 days since the second visit to the surgeon and I still have pain but not excruciating.  i am still on antibiotics and i still have a drain in my mouth.  ibupfophen relieves the pain for a few hours and although I have pain, it is not excruciating anymore.  is it normal to still be having some pain?  how long should I wait before having the tooth extracted?  will the extraction speed up recovery from the infection?

[trixy71]

I agree, just yank it, why keep spending money on dentists and dental surgeons. Good Luck!

[playboy953]

this happen to my mum and she had to get her tooth out as the infection was so bad she had to get it drained and left the drain in for a few days once she got all the infection out the pain started to ease , dont let then hoke and poke any more tell them u want the tooth out and what ever is left in the gum you need all that infection out .