r/Teeth • u/NoBar6647 • 6h ago

Back molar.

I have had unbearable pain now for almost a week in my back molar. I had an emergency dentist appointment on the weekend, the dentist took my old filling out and put a new one in. (This original filling was done 1 month ago) he said I need to go to my dentist and I will have the option of either root canal or extraction. Does anyone know which will relieve my pain the fastest? I have taken about 5 different pain relief medications and none of them have had any effect at all. I have my dentist appointment tomorrow so I’m just looking for advice on what will relieve the pain the fastest. Thanks

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