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I had a root canal and am in a lot of pain. meds not working. what to do?
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Follow up!: Call your provider! There are many possible reasons for this and your provider (who knows the specifics relevant to your specific case). You could try anti-inflammatories (e.g.: motrin) in combination with your pain meds, ice packs, etc. Really, this is the reason your provider should have an emergency number :)
Answered 5/23/2015
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See your dentist: If the pain after root canal is intense, this could be a sign of complications and possibly of a root canal failure. See your dentist for re-evaluation x-rays and treatment options.
Answered 2/3/2015
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