Tooth - root canal or take out?

[Susan7654]

My daughter 17yo had a big filling done in her tooth yesterday, lower left 6.
She is in so much pain 24 later. I dont know what to do. Painkillers work so she is sleeping. But whats the next step?
She has trauma from dentists...would she be better of having tooth removed?
I am so confused and so sad...
I tried so much to keep her teeth healthy.
But genetics plus addiction to sweets, vapes...I lost.

I would always try a root canal first. I have lost a root-canalled tooth recently, but it lasted 25 years with the root canal, which was better for my mouth.

Extraction should always be a last resort IMO.

They only do a root canal if the tooth is infected. It's normal to have some pain after a filling. If it's not better tomorrow, go back to the dentist.