AboutGary Backlund, DMD, MSD Expertise I am an Endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and can answer questions about root canals and their treatment. I cannot diagnose or treat online, but can answer general questions. I have been a specialist for 25 years and am Past President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists.
Experience 25 years practicing as a specialist
Organizations American Association of Endodonists, Past President Washington State Association of Endodontists.
Question mine has now reacted and is killing, im taking 2 ibuprofen and 1 amoxycillan as prescribed. what else could i use to help with the pain?
oil of cloves hasnt worked! (cos its not a cavity i guess)
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I have recently had root canal treatment done (in england). As i couldnt really see what was happening im not sure what the treatment was...! can you explain it to me?
he seemed to drill a hole in the tooth and then push a pin in and out and then attach a metal crocodile clip to it which beeped!
what was going on!?!
cheers
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Hi Chris,
Basically, your dentist drilled a hole to get to the inside of the tooth. After he had access, the beeping was electronically measuring how long the tooth was. After he knows that, he takes instruments and cleans and shapes the inside of the tooth to prepare it for the root canal filling which is then cemented and packed into the tooth all the way down to the end.
If you would like more explanation with pictures, I would refer you to aae.org which is the website for the American Association of Endodontists and there are very good explanations with nice graphics...that I can't do for you... that will probably give you more info than you really wanted....*S*...
Hope this helps.
Gary Backlund DMD, MSD
Answer Hi Chris,
You need to call your dentist ASAP and tell him/her what is going on. You may need another antibiotic and/or stronger pain medication. Since I can't examine you, it is really hard for me to tell you exactly what is going on or what to do, but your dentist should be able to. What you are going through is NOT normal, so please call!
