I have three dodgy teeth in my mouth, all of which have been root-filled and, I understand, will eventually have to be extracted. I do have an penicillin prescription to use if any of the teeth flare up. The tooth giving trouble is now just a stub; the crown snapped off two years ago and the dentist filled the stub. The pain started just over three days ago and has not been getting any worse. I have been taking painkillers (3 ibuprofen and 6 paracetamol in total); the last was taken 15 hours ago. I have also been brushing around the tooth with Corsodyl dental gel. To my mind, taking an antibiotic is a last resort.
Normally, I'd wait a few more days to see if the problem clears up. However, I am going on holiday in 13 days and, if I leave it too late, I might not be able to get an appointment before I go away. My dentist didn't tell me what to do after taking the antibiotic. Should I make an appointment or just wait until my next check up?
The pain is not getting any worse, so I'm wondering as to whether to make an appointment today or giving it a few more days to see if it clears up.
Normally, I'd wait a few more days to see if the problem clears up. However, I am going on holiday in 13 days and, if I leave it too late, I might not be able to get an appointment before I go away. My dentist didn't tell me what to do after taking the antibiotic. Should I make an appointment or just wait until my next check up?
The pain is not getting any worse, so I'm wondering as to whether to make an appointment today or giving it a few more days to see if it clears up.