LoganSnake

I woke up yesterday with a numb pain in my 14th tooth on the top left. The pain would let go if I didn't put any pressure on it, but would come back once I would bite down on it or chew on that side. I went to the dentist without an appointment and they took a look at me as an emergency case. X-rays were taken and the dentist said that my filling is very close to the nerve. On top of it all, my nerve appears to be dying and that's what's causing the pain. She prescribed me Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen with a note that if the pain does not let go in a couple of days, to make an appointment for a root canal.

I really don't want to get a root canal. Is there anything else I can do?

Also, what is the procedure like for the root canal? A quick answer would be appreciated since the pain is still present.

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