What should I do for a painful decayed tooth root?

1. Patients should promptly visit a dentist to determine the cause and severity of the pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan. 2. Follow the doctor's instructions to take anti-inflammatory medications, pain relievers, or oral antibiotics to alleviate pain and control infection. 3. If the pain from a decayed tooth root is caused by pulp infection, root canal treatment is required to eliminate pain and prevent the spread of infection. 4. If the decayed tooth root is severely damaged and root canal treatment is not feasible, the dentist may recommend tooth extraction to prevent further pain and infection.