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What Causes Toothache After A Root Canal Treatment?

I had a root canal about 5 years ago, not exactly sure. I've been having a toothache there lately but its not severe like it was when the tooth was infected before the root canal. I can feel a slight gap between my gums and the cap and its been very sensitive. Does this sound like it could be a serious problem?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The dull aching pain in the root canal treated tooth can be because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits. Since you are telling, there is a gap between the cap and the next tooth, chances of food lodgement is more, so gums gets infected. The sensitivity can be because of the decay in the adjacent tooth.
Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to take radiograph to confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, you can get the teeth cleaned for gum infection and get the tooth restored for the sensitivity.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Toothache After A Root Canal Treatment?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The dull aching pain in the root canal treated tooth can be because of the gum infection secondary to the deposits. Since you are telling, there is a gap between the cap and the next tooth, chances of food lodgement is more, so gums gets infected. The sensitivity can be because of the decay in the adjacent tooth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. You need to take radiograph to confirm the diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, you can get the teeth cleaned for gum infection and get the tooth restored for the sensitivity. I hope my answer will help you, take care.