Extreme pain after root canal!?

Question

I was the recent recipient of a my first root canal. Due to this fact, I am unaware of the depth of pain I am supposed to be feeling. I was prescribed Tylenol 3- except it doesn't seem to be working. The pain comes and goes, but when it comes it is ferocious!! I called the dentist, and he said he could not prescribe me anything stronger. When I called I wasn't looking for another prescription- I was afraid there was something wrong. SO MUCH PAIN!! How do I know if there is something wrong? Thank you to everyone who responds!

Answer 1

Sounds like you may have an infection. The Dentist must see you if you are in pain and may possibly have to extract/re-do the root canal.  

Answer 2

i have a root canal scheduled and the dentist told me you should feel pain after but not for more than 7 days. i always wanted to know if getting a root canal hurts.. did it hurt during the procedure??  

Answer 3

Oh god i have a root canal sept 10. I'm interested to see the answers!

Answer 4

Ahhhh i'm having two permanent teeth pulled next week !!!! They said i might have to get a root canal.... Does it hurt? If so how much and for how long?    The permanent teeth and the root canal.....T_T

Answer 5

When i got my first root canal, the dentist prescribed me tylenol 3 also. The pain will be hurtful but nothing is wrong. if it still bothers you for more than a week then you should be worried. Also i do remember the tylenol seemed to not work ,but on the other hand i dont think the pain lasted for more than 3 or 4 days.

Answer 6

have the tooth xrayed. it could still have some root in it or the crown could not be in properly. anyway, there is some nerve damage. go make a visit and have an xray. until then keep salt water wash and some oral gel.