I ve been experiencing a toothache for a few weeks now.. I ve allowed it to go on for so long because it hasn t really been that bad. Well just this weekend I notice two small white bumps above the tooth. Now the area is so sore that I can not eat. I m unable to visit with the dentist because it s a holiday weekend. My question is has ANYONE else ever had this problem? Or maybe someone could tell me what this could possibly be? Also I had a root canal done on this tooth a few years back.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor forum, according to the history presented by you, it seems that it is a case of re-infection, as root canal treatment has already been performed on that particular tooth. The reason for re-infection is improper technique of RCT, also you have not mentioned that whether you had a crown over the tooth or not after the RCT.I would recommend you to visit your dentist soon as the infection has spread to the surrounding tissues as well, but till the time you cannot make a clinic visit, start with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication. Also perform antibacterial mouth rinse(3-4 times/day).do not worry and meet your dentist soon.I wish you good health, take care.