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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Sensitivity In Teeth After Root Canal Treatment

I had a root canal on the left lower molar. I went to the get prepped for a temporary crown at which time I was told I would also need fillings for teeth above the root candled tooth and 2 beside them. I agreed that once the temporary crown was to be fitted then I would get the fillings at the same time. I went to get my fillings and temp. crown done by the time I got home I was in excruciating pain. I could not bite down and my gum around the crown was super sensitive I went back in a few days to fin out why. The fillings needed to be filed down and there was too much cement at the temp crown. It did was a bit until my bite was again disturbed. I went back for my bite to be adjusted and as soon as i got home the bite was again disturbed. I finally went back 2 weeks later to get my permanent crown even though my gum was very inflamed and filled teeth we very sensitive. The permanent crown was placed and again my bite was adjusted. One week later I am still in excruciating pain. I cannot bite or chew on my left side. The filled teeth are extremely sensitive to cold. The crowned tooth is even more sensitive to cold and leaves a throbbing pain. My gum is swollen and inflamed I am practically living on ibuprofen. at the base of the crown I see a silver line which looks like metal. I went to the offices in great condition and left now in pieces. I am so frustrated with the pain and I feel they cannot correct it. What are they doing wrong and what should I suggest to them and are these feelings normal.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query pain and sensitivity after root canal treatment occurs due to two reasons

- firstly there can be a infection which causes pain, that remain after root canal.

- secondly sensitivity is caused due to periapical periodontal fibers .

I would suggest you to :

- do warm saline gargles several times a day .

- maintain oral hygiene .

- take ibuprofen ( if not allergic) or acetaminophen , which will reduce pain and swelling.

Consult your dentist again for proper evaluation and rule out condition like high point.

Doctor may order X-ray to confirm diagnosis .

He/she may prescribe antibiotics , release the high point or in case the infection doesn't go away with antibiotics then he/she may consider to repeat the root canal again.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Sensitivity In Teeth After Root Canal Treatment

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query pain and sensitivity after root canal treatment occurs due to two reasons - firstly there can be a infection which causes pain, that remain after root canal. - secondly sensitivity is caused due to periapical periodontal fibers . I would suggest you to : - do warm saline gargles several times a day . - maintain oral hygiene . - take ibuprofen ( if not allergic) or acetaminophen , which will reduce pain and swelling. Consult your dentist again for proper evaluation and rule out condition like high point. Doctor may order X-ray to confirm diagnosis . He/she may prescribe antibiotics , release the high point or in case the infection doesn t go away with antibiotics then he/she may consider to repeat the root canal again. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari