I had a root canal,post and new crown on the tooth between the eye tooth and the front tooth on May 15th.
Two days ago it began to get sore and I remembered the dentist telling me that it will take awhile to "settle in". I just completed the WORST night of my life as the pain was unbelievable so of course NO SLEEP.
Yesterday I made an appointment for 10:30 this morning and the first time in my life I CAN'T WAIT TO GO TO THE DENTIST!
No apparent swelling,no reaction to hot/cold.........just by touch.
I was online a good part of the evening looking at home remedies.
Warm salt water with a swab gently around the area. NOPE
2 aspirin every 2 hours instead of 4 hours NOPE
One Advil every two hours,then went to two every two hours NOPE
Finally....ONE Advil with a little bourbon ,keeping the bourbon against the roof of my mouth>>>>>>instant relief. Go figure.
I have already had 5 Advil in 12 hours, so that's it.
Does this sound as if it could be a fistula?