Re: Topical way to delay root canal for a few days?

On Mar 3, 10:23 pm, "Jim Leonard" <MobyGa...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The only time I've had a tooth go hot, requiring a root canal, I
immediately made an appointment as soon as I realized what the
sensation signified and had it taken care of in about a week, at which
time it was just about threatening to make life difficult. It was #7,
a single root, so my dentist was able to take care of it on the spot
(ie. I didn't have to go to an endodontist).
why would you think you had to go see an endodontist for such a basic
common procedure?


However, I have discovered that #20 is just barely starting to go hot
-- and tomorrow morning I leave for a business trip for 6 days.
you seem to know your tooth numbers so which tooth is #20?

It
may be fine for the length of the trip, but in case it isn't, is there
any way to lessen the pain just enough so that a root canal can wait
until I return? Some topical goop I can apply to make it through the
trip, for example?

NO.
Sounds like you have an infection that is trapped inside your jaw and
is building up pressure making the pain worse.
I can also spread to other teeth by the way, i've seen that happen
often. by the time you come back you may have 2 problems to deal with.

The reason I mention something for topical application is because,
while I normally respond very well to ibuprofen for headaches, I
recall that ibuprofen did not help with the prior hot tooth.
Why would ibuprofen take care of pus that is increasing in size and
pressure.

(Then
again, I was only taking about 300 mgs or so; I recall that my dentist
prescribed 800mg once, so it's possible I wasn't taking enough)

i doubt an anti inflamatory medication will prevent bacteria from
reproducing. what do you think?

I'm just trying to avoid the trip becoming a disaster... All non-
homeopathic/non-quackery advice greatly appreciated!

if you do not want the disaster
get the tooth treated before your trip, especially if you are going to
fly.

.

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