How long does pain last after a root canal? Why do I still have pain weeks after my root canal? What are the most common root canal side effects? What causes pain after a root canal?
The pain shouldn’t last forever.
After your root canal procedure, it is normal to have pain after root canal in the form of tooth tenderness. Your tooth is repaired and now has to recover. You may experience pain and tenderness of the tooth, the tooth and surrounding gums, or the entire jaw on that side. A person will be given anesthetic before the procedure, so it is usually no more painful than a typical dental filling. If a root canal fails, redoing it can fix the problem.
As a general rule, the more painful a tooth was before treatment, the more likely it is that you will experience a stronger tooth pain after the root canal therapy. The most common causes of post root canal pain include: Ghost Pain.
Another type of pain after root canal are the so called ‘ghost pains’ which are common after an amputation. Contact your dentist or endodontist immediately if you are feeling severe pain several days after your root canal or if the pain went away, then visit your dentist a few days or the following week.