I was having uncomfortable sensitivity (hot and cold, and even a cold wind) to a tooth last week. Made an appointment with my regular dentist on Thursday. He took 2 x-rays, didn't see too much "darkness" on the x-ray, which apparently shows that I'd need a root canal.
But the sensitivity to hot and cold is a telltale sign that I'd need a root canal. He gave me a prescription for 500 mg Amoxicillin until the appointment.
The sensitivity has diminished a good amount, but can slightly feel minor discomfort mainly when I tap on the tooth.
Wishful thinking, but is it possible that the antibiotic could take care of the infection, and I wouldn't need a root canal???
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