Open apex tooth + recommended root canal
Hello everyone, I thought I'd post this on here because I want insight on what is going on with my tooth.
I'm 17 and don't have any memory of trauma to my tooth. I've been referred to many different dentists offices and none of them said they could do the root canal. I was referred to a specialist and have an appointment next Thursday. It's tooth #4 and I've actually got a pocket of abcesss caused by it, about a week ago. My primary dentist popped it and prescribed antibiotics. The right side of my face got HUGE but the swelling eventually went down and it doesn't ache anymore, typically only when I chew.
I'd like some opinions from you guys so I can understand what is going on with my tooth. Is this something I should be concerned about? Will it be painful? What about healing?