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I have had my root canal about three days ago and the pain is just about unbearable have not been able to eat anything been taking ibuprofen and aceta?
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Re-evaluation: Call your treating dentist The tooth needs to be evaluated. Unbearable pain following root canal therapy is not usually seen. There might be an infection.
Answered 3/26/2017
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