Toothache After Root Canal Filling

[smudge 11]

i had a root canal filling years ago but since November had niggling toothache in that tooth,been to dentist twice where he has rerooted and cleaned the tooth out ,its got a temporary filling in and i go back next week but still have niggle will it settle down been two days since last visit.

[ganesh]

Never had a root canal that worked. Ended up with one crowned and still feels sensitive on and off. Another one ended up with having it out. Sometimes there is a fine crack in the tooth and they can't do anything for it. Having said that you may be lucky and it may settle in a week or so.

[2sp_]

I have heard that sometimes if a tiny bit of root is left behind it can still cause pain.

I've had two root canals done now and both took quite a while to settle down after, but not years, more like weeks.

Try some painkillers in the meantime, but push the pain issue when you go back to your dentist.

[gingejbee]

About three months ago, I had work on an upper tooth and a temporary "calming" filling was used (tasting strongly of clove oil) to let the nerve settle. For about two weeks it was very uncomfortable but during the third week improved a lot. The permanent filling was used at the end of the third week...and I've had no problems since. So, fingers crossed!

[J9PUR]

It's not unusual to have post-operative pain following a root canal treatment. I would take some anti-inflammatory painkillers if needed and wait until your next visit.

[barba]

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