How long is this supposed to hurt?

worknprogress2
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:17:31 +0000

Donna - Wish I would have read this yesterday. It certainly sounds like you will need a root canal. Please don’t wait. You should not be feeling pain now. The whole reaction to heat is the hallmark of the infection spreading to the root.

My DH once had a root canal that did not respond to the antibiotics given. He continued to get worse and needed to be seen by an oral surgeon to drain infection. Don’t wait.

And BTW - I am a not some tough cookie, but the root canal is no big deal.