5 days until surgery and I have toothache!

[alice150 0]

I don't know what I can take. I had a root canal on Monday and I didn't have a toothache going in. I had a broken tooth that was sensitive and it is right in front. I've had root canals before but never had so much pain afterward. I have been taking Tylenol but it really isn't working. Any kind of aspirin product is out because it is too close to surgery. I am tempted to try a vicodin or a half. I also started amoxicillin last night when the pain started.

I am afraid to even call the dentist because I don't want to have to go back and have him do more and start all over and jeopardize my surgery on Tuesday.

Any suggestions?

Thanks. Alice

[*susan* 1,709]

Alice, I know you don't want to call the dentist, but I think the best thing for you to do is either call him/her or your surgeon and explain the whole situation and see what they suggest.

[kathystrick 3]

I have to agree with Susan. While you don't want to risk having to postpone surgery, you also don't want to have your band surgery and already have an infection starting. Good luck and let us know how things go.