• What can I take for a throbbing pain after a root canal?

I have throbbing pain after a root canal. What can I take for a throbbing pain after a root canal?

3 Answers

  • Dentist
  • Tustin, CA

I buprophen is anti inflammatory so that should be good

  • Dentist
  • Welland, Ontario

You can alternate ibuprofen/Advil 400mg or prescription 600mg with two extra strength Acetaminophen/Tylenol =2x500mg.every 3 hours. Exampleat 12pm take 600mg Ibuprofen then at 3pm take 1000mg Acetaminophen. Then at 6pm take 600mg Ibuprofen. And so on

  • Endodontist
  • Mountain View, CA

If your medical condition allows, you can take ibuprofen or Tylenol for pain. Or, you can contact your dentist and ask for a prescription strength pain killer.

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