the amoxicillin isn't doing what it should, the dentist says, although we can't figure out why, so we are switching to Zithromax, which sounds more like a multiplex cinema than an antibiotic. my average, everyday sort of a dentistdoesn't do multi-root root canals so I am being referred to an endodontist. fyi, I didn't know what it was either until I looked it up. they specialize in root canals. their very helpful website identifies specific types of tooth pain. mine was described perfectly. "Constant and severe pain and pressure, swelling of gum, and sensitivity to touch. A tooth may have become abscessed, causing the surrounding bone to become infected." and the treatment is pain meds and make an appointment to see them. which I tried to do. talked to a machine.
however, my dentist says they don't like to do these procedures until the infection, if there is one, is cleared up. so I'm hunkering down in preparation for more days of ibuprofin sprinkled with codine and lots of yogurt to combat the antibiotics' effect. - holding out the promise of CTodd's offer of some Christina's ice cream when this is over. YUM! You wanna see the tooth????
Posted by grabiner at September 26, 2003 01:04 PMIs it over?????
Posted by: CTodd at September 30, 2003 07:18 PM