How long will it take for the toothache to subside after undergoing a root canal!


Question:

How long will it take for the toothache to subside after undergoing a root canal last Saturday?

I had one on Sat. and the pain's still there.

Additional Details

3 weeks ago
The pain's only there when I grind my teeth/apply pressure to the tooth, though..


Answers:

HELLO,
THERE CAN BE SOME LINGERING PAIN AFTER THE ROOT CANAL IF THE TEMPORARY FILLING INTERFERES WHEN YOU BITE DOWN.
BUT THE NERVE IS GONE, WHY DOES IT HURT?

THE REASON IS THAT THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT HAS NERVES AROUND IT THAT ARE ABLE TO SENSE PRESSURE. THE ROOT CANAL DOES NOT STOP THESE NERVES FROM SENSING PRESSURE.
IF YOU TELL YOUR DENTIST THE FILLING FEELS HIGH AND IF THE DENTIST ADJUSTS THIS, YOU WILL FEEL BETTER SOON.


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