[missbeee]

Hello,

I have a root canal that started bothering me about a month ago, which is on tooth 30 on the left side. The pain - sensitivity to cold and hot- went away after a week or so and now it has come back. I haven't taken great care of this tooth as I have had it partially done for about a year and a half because of financial issues. So, I still have a temp filling. What has happened now is that my jaw on the left side is very achey and it feels like I am puckering a lot, like when you eat something sour. Also, there is irritation that spreads over my gums on the top left side that feels sort of tingly/hot. It is uncomfortable for sure. Could this all be related to an infection under the root canal?

I think I will get it pulled and am wondering how to go about that? I've read that you are supposed to get a millimeter of the jaw bone removed ect. when extracting a root canal. How do you find someone who can do it properly? I'd love any and all advice and help. It's starting to really drag me down. I appreciate any and all feedback!