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I am undergoing a root canal treatment and my dentist prescribed a painkiller, imol. is it necessary for me to take it even i don't feel any pain?

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Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Not really: Pain killers after root canals are prescribed as a precaution in case the patients experience pain or discomfort. If the root canal was not infected and the dentist follows proper disinfecting and shaping procedures, there should be no pain. You should be ok.

Answered 5/27/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Of course not: If you don't have pain, there is no reason to take any pain medication.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Dr. David May answered

Precautionary: I am sure your dentist was very concerned about the possibility of you being in pain. Yo should be happy he was concerned, but fi there is no pain there is no need for the pain medicine.

Answered 11/24/2014

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Dr. Dominick Curalli answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: If you are having no pain, there is no need to take pain medication. I often prescribe such medications after a patient has a root canal as a precaution. I say that i would rather they have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Pain: I don't know what imol. Is but it is not necessary for you to take a painkiller if you do not have any pain.

Answered 12/13/2012

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Dr. Robert Mokbel answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No, Not necessary: I just answered this, but since you are on line, i don't see a need for you to take the pain killer if you are not having pain, but please keep in touch with your dentist in case it starts hurting again. Hope you stay well.

Answered 12/13/2012

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No: But make sureit was a pain killer. Usually antibioticis given as well.

Answered 1/2/2015

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No: No. Take pain medication only if you are experiencing pain.

Answered 1/5/2013

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