Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
Dentistry
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Hi doctor,
I will not be able to visit the dentist for two weeks. I have a huge hole in my molar, and it hurts so bad; when I drink water, my pain is reduced. I have been taking Ibuprofen for the last two days. The pain is so bad that I do not know how to sleep today. Please help me.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You have been suffering from an infection of the root canal, which is the reason for your pain. The hole you observe is because of a deep infection of the tooth. Instead of trying to drink more water, I suggest the following to numb the pain:
1) Dentogel (Choline salicylate 8.7% and Lidocaine 2%), Dologel-CT (Choline salicylate 8.7% and Lidocaine 2%), or Benzocaine gel.
2) Rinse with lukewarm salt water twice daily.
And Ibuprofen is just a painkiller; it will not work when there is an infection. Antibiotic prophylaxis will be needed for three to five days.
Regards.
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