How long does a toothache last after a root canal
Tenderness after root canal treatment should gradually settle, but persistent, worsening or returning pain needs examination of the tooth and its bite.
What is the direct answer?
Tenderness after root canal treatment should gradually settle, but persistent, worsening or returning pain needs examination of the tooth and its bite.
What does this question mean?
The tissues around the root may remain tender after cleaning because they were inflamed and handled during treatment. A high temporary filling can also hurt on biting.
What can you do next?
Use the supplied pain plan, avoid chewing hard foods on the tooth until restored, and keep the temporary filling clean.
When should you seek dental care?
Contact the treating dentist for worsening, throbbing or bite-triggered pain, or pain that returns after improving.
What should you ask the dentist?
Facial swelling, fever, difficulty swallowing or a lost temporary filling needs prompt dental care.
Frequently asked questions
Could another condition cause this?
The tissues around the root may remain tender after cleaning because they were inflamed and handled during treatment. A high temporary filling can also hurt on biting.
What should the dentist check?
Ask whether symptoms reflect healing, a high bite, leakage, a crack, a missed canal or infection beyond the root.