Is Advil Advisable For Severe Pain After Root Canal Treatment?

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2015

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Question : I am having severe pain following a root canal treatment. Can I really take care of this with advil? If so, how much can I take at one time?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take antibiotic along with advil

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Pain after RCT indicates there is some problem with RCT or there can be remaining vital pulp tissue.You need to get proper clinical re-evaluation of associated tooth.Meanwhile you may take advil in dose of 800 mg per dose three times a day.In case of severe pain you may take maximum of 3200 mg per day.If there is swelling then also start with antibiotic like cefixime 200 mg twice a day for 3 days.
Consult endodontist for proper treatment of associated teeth.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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