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Is Dental Pain After Root Canal Treatment A Cause For Concern?

I had my first meeting of root canal on 16 march...and now I feel lot of pain....My dentist called me on 18 for next meeting of root canal but did not perform it and said that it will take more time to heal...she has now asked me to come on 21...But I am constantly having this pulsating pain...Should I consult another dentist in between the treatment?
Tue, 22 Dec 2020
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Hi,

Many a time in the first meeting or first sitting of root canal if the canals are not completely extirpated or cleaned, then in that case due to infectious tissue present there is pain and pressure. Leaving the canals without further treatment can not always solve the purpose. So the root canals need to be re-cleaned and a course of antibiotics should be advised.

For now, take 3 days course of antibiotics and painkillers as it will help in reducing both infection and pain and help in easing the treatment also and better outcomes of root canal treatment. In case if there is no improvement or after the re-cleaning also there is nothing better then consult an endodontist and get rechecked. The Dentist can put calcium hydroxide dressing in the canal to disinfect it and make it painless. Also, avoid eating from painful side, also get checked for any high points in the tooth that can also cause pain.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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Is Dental Pain After Root Canal Treatment A Cause For Concern?

Hi, Many a time in the first meeting or first sitting of root canal if the canals are not completely extirpated or cleaned, then in that case due to infectious tissue present there is pain and pressure. Leaving the canals without further treatment can not always solve the purpose. So the root canals need to be re-cleaned and a course of antibiotics should be advised. For now, take 3 days course of antibiotics and painkillers as it will help in reducing both infection and pain and help in easing the treatment also and better outcomes of root canal treatment. In case if there is no improvement or after the re-cleaning also there is nothing better then consult an endodontist and get rechecked. The Dentist can put calcium hydroxide dressing in the canal to disinfect it and make it painless. Also, avoid eating from painful side, also get checked for any high points in the tooth that can also cause pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist