I HAVE HAD ROOT CANAL TREATMENT DONE ON A BACK TOOTH, MY DENTIST TRIED EXTRACTION FIRST BUT THE TOOTH DIDN’T BUDGE, I HAVE ONLY HAD THE FIRST SITTING AND THREE DAYS AGO AND NOW MY TOOTH IS HURTING WORSE THAN EVER, IS THIS NORMAL, I GO BACK IN 10 DAYS FOR REST OF TREATMENT

Sometimes when you have a first stage root canal treatment it can be very painful afterwards. I would recommend going back and seeing your dentist as he may be able to either redress it or give you a course of antibiotics and pain killers to help with the pain.

Hullo I came in last Thursday night to have a root canal filling done. I have been in lots of pain since, my tooth is very very sore, I cannot eat onthat side of my mouth, plus I have this terrible taste in my mouth, it is the same as what was put into root canals. Could you please advise me if allthis is normal?

I just had a dental appointment yesterday with a complaint that I had pain under a crown/root canal. I was worried that I may have gotten a food particle stuck and caused an infection. I have recently realligned my teeth with invisalign which created a gap in the area in question. Also, there is bone loss in the same area. I was told by the dentist that the tooth was cracked (although they could not see it on an ex-ray) and the tooth had to be extracted. They offered no other suggestions and started discussing implants and expensive proceedures. A day later, my tooth feels better, not great but better. I understand that over several years a tooth with a root canal can fail, but do you think that the dentist jumped to conclusions without looking at altenative solutions first? Should I seek out anouther dentist and second opinion? I’m not sure if I agree with the ethic sof this dental office. Thank you for any suggestions and guidance.

I can’t really tell you what’s happening without see you first. Perhaps a second opinion would be good ide

Hi There, My dentist was carrying out root canal wok on my mouth in my upper left 1 and now it has turned black, it is horrible and getting me down, could you tell me how much it would be to have a veneer placed, my mouth used to be in okay condition butever since i have been at my current dentist there is always something wrong, all this work seemingly needs carried out, and now i am quite nervous about going to the dentist which never was the case before, Kind Regard

i HAVE BEEN TLD THAT i HAVE TO HAVE 3 TEETH OUT THE MIDDLE ONE BEING BRIDGED BECAUSE OF ROOT INFECTION ALTHOUGH THE ROOT HAS ALL BUT GONE – IMRPOVED ORAL HYGENE AND HEALTHY FOODS SEEM TO HAVE STOPPED THE PAIN – DO I NEED TO PROCEED ANYWAY ? I WOULD RATHER NOT

I had root canal treatment 1 week ago on a bottom double tooth, the smell during the procedure was awful, the pain has been horrendous since, I am taking pain killers constantly, will this calm down? went to emergency dentist who said it would take 10-14 days, no facial swelling, just constant pain and soreness on the jawline. its really getting me down, just want to know if it might subside. Should I go back to dentist after bank holiday, or hang on.

I would go back, I think it might need further treatment

I had root canal treatment done on a molar tooth about 3-4 years ago due toan abscess. Recently the infection came back and so I went to see my dentist. After taking an xray he said that the infection had come back however the treatment that had initially been done on the tooth did see to be thorough. The canal did appear to be filled completely in the xray. He then saidthat refilling the canal could not be done on the NHS and that a specialistwould have to do it. I have left it for some time to see if the infectionwould abate on it’s own but it has not. There is very little pain howeverpuss does appear almost on a daily basis adjacent to the gum. How much would a revision treatment cost and what are the chances of it being successful? Is it important to have this seen to as soon as possible with regard to risk of losing the tooth? Is this a common/straightforward procedure?

Hi I have tooth where was root canal done about 10 years ago. The filling in middle is holding ok, but the tooth around fall out 2 weeks ago. I got temporal plastic crown. My dentist took the impression. The question… My dentist / her team have never placed real diamond to tooth. And they do not feel comfortable of experiencing. I have 4mm diameter round brilliant cut diamond, what i would like to get into the new white crown. Since there is nolonger real tooth in… i rather would have big bling in it. My dentist here was saying it would be possible in gold, but..i do not like any metal init, just white tooth and bling. Is this something what you might be customto do? Know how to get it done? Or is there any other dentist who you could recommend in London area? I travel to London every 2-4months normally 2-6days at time. Eventually i wonder how long making the crown would take? (How many days i would need to stay in London for getting it done?) If i sendthe tooth imprints and diamond there before, it would be faster done or? Even thou its big bling..it has inclusions, so it was not sooo expensive, soi would still dare to get it transported 😉 I send as attachment few photos of the bling and tooth… it is the 4th thoot from middle up, easy to seewhiter plastic shiny….could not send on your web, please let me know email that i could post these photos, if you think you might be up to for thejob. Thank you for your time of considering this, I hope to hear soon if this is something you can technically get fixed for me.

I underwent root treatment several years ago on my lower right 3 canine because of an abscess. My current dentist x-rayed this tooth because I was having some pain and informed me that I still had an abscess and root treatment had not been done properly and said it needed doing. During treatment itwas found that the tooth had been partially filled and a broken file has been left in the tooth. What I am enquiring about is whether the tooth can besaved by removing the file and treating the abscess

hi, I had root canal 6 weeks ago, i am waiting for a crown on the tooth. I am having pain in my jaw and when i bite on the tooth. Also my bite is uneven since having the root canal. how can my bite be corrected? and will the pain improve once i have a crown?? i am worried if i have the crown and the pain still persists. and will the pain improve once i have a crown?? i am worried if i have the crown and the pain still persists.

Go see your dentist it sounds like the temporary filling is too big / high, get this adjusted , do not start having the crown made until you are pain free.

I’ve just had a first root canal procedure on a lower back molar after pain for a few weeks, the nerve has been removed and a temporary filling applied. My dentist said the nerve was very inflamed for some unknown reason and that there is no infection or crack in the root that he can detect. Two days in and I am in agony when biting on it even with neurofen and paracetamol, the pain extends around my jaw and base of my tongue. I used Corsodyl as a ‘clutching at straws’ measure and it has actually helped this time. There is constant underlying ache though. My next appt is in 7 days time to finish the treatment. Is this normal or should I call my dentist tomorrow?!

You should not be in agony after a procedure, contact your dentist as you may require a repeat dressing / tooth taken down out of the bite etc.

A heavily filled tooth( lower molar) has had part of the filling broken away. I have been given several options do nothing Have a root canal filling and crown bridge implant (I think this is too expensive ) I dont know what option to take , as I know of others who have had unsuccessful root canal work and had to have the tooth out anyway. However the dentist was less keen on the bridge as the teeth eithe side are what she called virgin. I was also told I could pay exrra to have a specialist do the root canal work at his surgery which would cost £400 to £500 and then pay at my own surgery for the crown to be fitted. The dentist said they could not guarantee the root canal work at my own surgery as they are not specialists. thank you

Hi, i had an impacted lower third molar where i removed it surgically from about 4 days ,the facial swelling is very minute but still there which seems to be collected in one area close to the extraction site and i feel it hard in cosistency is it dangerous case or it will go by time i’m afraid because i had about 4 days after the surgery & i take an antibiotic (Augmentin 625mg) ,analgesic ( Catafast 50 mg )and follow all the instructon where i didn’t rinse the 1st day and use cold fomation and rinse from the 2nd day with warm water with salt (antiseptic mouth wash) then use hot fomation outside the mouth but i’m soo afraid please i expect it could be hematoma or emphysema please answer me ??????

Could you please advise how long it would take to remove a large amalgam filling in a molar tooth and replace it with a composite, is there a minimum length of time ? I have heard that the composite has to be built up in layers is this correct. Are there any problems associated with having amalgam fillings removed.I have 6 molars with amalgam fillings that i would replaced with composites. Would this have to be done over several appointments? Thank You

I had UR6 re-root canal performed 8 days ago, the Endo expert went through a gold in lnlay to do the treatment. The area was sensitive for 2/3 days after but then appeared to be settling, however my pre treatment symptoms have returned (much worse). I am now getting the pain in the tooth, the gum area and then up into my cheekbone and eye socket. As the hours pass it appears to be worsening and no pain relief will assist whatsoever. The tooth is also a little senstive to cold air. Could you advise me as to what this pain is and if it is normal 8 days post re-root treatment? Regards,

It can take time for the pain to settle their may be some infection present or the tooth may have a crack I would really need to see you to assess your tooth and give you the best options.

Hi, In an attempt to keep a cracked tooth (molar 6) I was awaiting an appointment for root canal work, however, long story short, I had to see an emegency dentist today who advises that the tooth now requires extraction. Whilst I have no reason not to have faith in today’s dentist, I should like to seek a second a second opinion with a dentist who perhaps specialises in this area. Are you able to point me in the right direction??

Yes of course I can help. You should be looking for a consultation with a specialist endodontist. The General Dental Council can provide you with a list. We have an excellent one in our City of London and Harley Street clinics if they are close to you? http://www.harleystreetdentalgroup.org

I had root canal treatment done to my front right tooth about about 2 weeks ago. A few hours after the treatment, I had intense pain. I went back to my dentist next day and the temporary dressing was left out for 3 days to drain any infection. The pain went away. When the dressing was put back in the tooth, the pain returned again. After 4 days, I had the root cleaned again and refilled with some medication inserted. How long should it take for the pain to go away? Is it normal for the pain to last this long?

That depends…it can take hours, das or even weeks My advice would be for you to see a specialist endodontist regardless, for a second opinion Kind regards

I had five visits for one root canal and a crown (same tooth). Prior to the root canal, I experienced slight pain in that tooth, especially to the touch. Every visit, I told the dentist the tooth was still sensitive to touch. After the fifth visit, I was told the tooth may need time to “calm down.” I was referred to an endodontist. Does the first dentist have an obligation to either reimburse me or follow up somehow? Is it true that a tooth may need to calm down for months? Each of the visits lasted from one to two hours, with at least three visits being two hours each. Is that an abnormal amount of time?

It was obviously tricky and the dentist obviously took a long time to try and get it right for you so a reimbursement might not be that reasonable?

Hi my nine year old son fell over last saturday and knocked the bottom half of his tooth at the frount at the top.After he did this i took him to the dentist they did an x-ray and it looked ok today 6 days later he went back and had a new x-ray the dentist now thinks he will need root canal. will this make his tooth turn black and will he need it capped? if so when could he have this done? many thanks

If the root canal is done soon it might not change colour. However in the long run the tooth may be darker and could need some cosmetic treatment when he is older

I got one of my right upper molars extracted 3 days ago and now i have some sort of sore on the gum area and it hurts to drink, eat or even when my tongue touches it , it burns. Is it caused by the novacaine or trauma from the needle?

Likely not. You should have it evaluated. if it is only 3 days since it was done it is likely that this will pass shortly.

How long after having a tooth extracted should the extraction area still be sensitive to cold liquids? I can’t drink anything that is too cold in fear that it will cause pain in the site of the extraction.

Temperature sensitivity after an extraction can last for some time. This is usually a result of the tooth in front or behind the extraction site being exposed in the root area. After healing is complete it is likely that this will diminish.

Had a root canal after the tooth had been capped. My question is why is that area hurting? It is not sensitive to cold nor hot, just a throbing pain. Went to Dentist he could not find anything wrong. But I can’t stand the pain. What should I do, or what could cause this throbbing pain. X-Rays were taken, no sign of any problems. They said it could be TMJ, but I have the feeling that it’s the tooth with the crown and root canal.

If the tooth was very infected and has had a good root treatment carried outr it can still take time to recover some teeth need to be left 3-4 months to settle.

i am needing route canal surgery done and my gum is giving me a lot of pain took ipurofen tablets not helping cant get dentists to after xmas what can i do to ease pain thank you

If there is pain and infection go to the Emergency Room at your local hospital. Advil and Tylenol is the best you can do for now.

I recently went to the dentist for RCT on a lower molar. I was under the impression that the canals would be measured and x-raysed to check. My dentist did not do this and has only usd a size 20 file. The tooth did settle over xmas but now I have discomfort from it. Please can you tell me if x-ray and measurements are not taken on RCT1, is it possible for nerve tissue to still be in the canals and causing symptoms?

Generally a sequence of files is used to remove the nerve tissue and shape the canal, radiographs are recommended at several stages to verify the procedure. A return visit and assesment would be a good idea.

Hi My upper teeth, especially the ones right after my eye teeth, are always hurting. I went to my dentist and she said my sinus cavities are so low that they are hitting my nerves of these upper teeth. I have sinusitis and this makes it worse. I take allergy meds, but my teeth still hurt. I don’t have cavities either. She said I may have to have a sinus lift. Is this what I need? I am tired of my teeth always hurting! Thank you!

I don’t think a sinus lift would help the pain from sinusitis, perhaps your doctor should refer you to a Ear Nose and Throat Specialist

Ihad root canal treatment and a crown fitted about 18 months ago under the NHS. I have discomfort which seems to come from the back edge of crown which can been seen above the gum line. The dentist has not re-x-rayed this tooth at my recent check up and says it’s fine and that having the back edge exposed is of benefit as it can be cleaned more easily. However, I have managed to isolate the discomfort to just under one corner and I can sometimes get discomfort when drinking hot liquids. Help!

It sounds like a problem with the root canal treatment. The tooth shouldn’t show any discomfort if the margin is exposed if its had the nerve taken out. I would mention it again, it might need the root treatment x-rayed to see if a problem is developing?

I got a root canal done on a upper tooth,3 over from your two middle teeth toward right. Well i never went and got the crown put on so the remaining tooth broke off. So now i have a open space and tooth still left in the gum . I went to have a retreat root canal but he said he couldnt do anything, the remaining tooth needs to be removed. I need this tooken care of, what should I do? can a get a bridge, partial dentures or something?

Hi If there is little tooth left above the gum to build up, often it can’t be saved as it won’t support a crown. To replace missing teeth you can have a removable partial denture, a bridge that is fixed to the adjacent teeth, or an implant. An implant is considered the optimal treatment for missing teeth and with good planning will look just like a natural tooth. Good luck

I had root canal on top 1st molar on left 5 days ago, 2nd day it was ok then the 3rd on the bottom jaw I had emence burning pain if I touched it I would scream I have had 3 lots of antibiotics n paracetamol and ibuprofen n only now the pain mild. Underneath the jaw is sore n swollen I have had the shakes fever etc could this be a seperate infection?? My gum has also gone a white/grey colour only on the bottom left side

It sounds like a separate infection and should be x-rayed as soon as possible. Alternatively it may be infection tracking down from the upper tooth.

Hi, My front two teeth are slightly overlapping. When i consulted with my dentist, he came out with two options i.e Root canal therapy followed by metal free crowns and the other one is orthodontics (braces). My age is 22 and I wanted to ask for which treatment i should go for? is Root canal therapy the right way to straigten the teeth? will i face any problem after root canal therapy? and also for which treatment the after effects will be less?

Out of the two treatments, teeth straightening is the most conservative and non-invasive treatment. There is a small risk of tooth fracture or reinfection with root canal and also bear in mind that crowns may require replacing every 10- 15 years or so

hi there,when i drink hot or eat something hot in my lower tooth its painful and i get a wincing pain.ive just been to dentist and had my tooth dressed with something,and i have to go for root canal treatment,is this necessary?also the dentist asked me if i wanted to save my tooth and off course i do.how much roughly should i be charged?i have had pain for some time but coulndnt bear it any longer many thanks

It sounds like an infection and/or abscess so the root canal is needed to save the tooth. Costs vary so ask your dentist for a full quotation.

I have just been diagnosed with a fairly severe case of periconitis. I am on a 5 day antibiotics course at the moment. I cannot get any sleep due to the agonising pain in my mouth and down my throat thanks to the lymph node swelling nor can I eat at all and drinking is quite unsuccessful. I am not allowed to take pain killers due to a heart condition I have shortened name SVT what do you recommend for pain relief or numbing….

I would recommend you speak to your dentist and your GP for advice. Kind regards Mark

i had a tooth implant about 2 years ago, a couple of months later i had an infection and had to have minor surgery. Now i have a lump at the top of my gum where the implant is and aslo a lump at the top of my mouth, what could it be? im very scared, and dont want to go through the pain of having another minor surgery. the lumps arnt painfull or stinging, i can just feel that they are there, it doesnt fell like an infection last time i had a lump it feel very different please help me

It sounds like a reoccurrence of the infection. I would go back and see your dentist/ surgeon.

I am 40 years old woman, my teeth are quite sensitive and around 85 % of my teeth are with fillings, some teeth require crowns. After repairing one tooth recently, the gums around it seems to be very sensitive and painful when I floss around it after a meal. What could that mean? It lasts around 2 month now. Some teeths are sensitive to cold water. What procedures would you recomend for my teeth? Is veneers suitable for my situation and how about lumeneers? Thank you.

I would need to see yoy to give you the best options, i deal with a lot of people who have very heavily restored mouths, sometimes the pain you are geetting can be due to the nerve inside the tooth.

Hi hope you can help. I’ve been going to my dentist for the past 8 weeks. I had a root canal done on bottom left molar & am still in terrible pain. Each week they clean out redress & temp filling. I am supposedly having a crown fitted but they are saying it needs another 2 weeks. Is this normal. I originally only went to have a filling redone & the locum dentist kept hitting a nerve & kept topping me up with more & more numbing agent!!!! Feel really nervous about having the crown fitted. Thank you.

i have compelet 3 root canal treatment and now a time treat ment is running in left upper back
region in this teeth i have some pain when i press this teeth myself and now a day in this teeth
dentist give a close dressing so give a solvable guidence to prevent this pain

Hi, went for the first part root canal 3 weeks ago on my front tooth that is already crowned.n had temporary filling . I then went back the
Next week and he cleaned it but said I mst return again the following week.when I went the 3rd
Time I was in pain and said I had an infection again. He then cleaned it and put and antibiotic
Inside. It has been 2 days and the pain is throbbing. I don’t knwo what is wrong and shoulf I see another doctor.

hello ..
4 months ago i have my root canal treatment of premolor every thing is fine my rct is successfully completed but after 4 months my filling of rct is broken and a small hole is left on remaining filling i colpletely ignore that but after 2 weeks i have pain and swelling on that teeth and its upper cheeks… i want to know that whats going on with my teeth

I just had the first stage of a root canal treatment on my lower left molar, which had been previously filled. The dentist told me the tooth was infected, and there was swelling around the gum. I am slight discomfort around the tooth and particularly sensitivity to cold water. Is this normal /expected? The tooth is yet to be filled, it was padded with cotton wool and i was given antibiotics to treat the infection. My next visit is in about 6 days time.

i have recently had a extraction at the top back of my mouth next to the extraction was a filling tooth, the same day as the extraction he filled the previous tooth again but there is a crack inbetween the filling too and another tooth, I am still receiving pain and im thinking hes not properly filled the gap inbetween the filling tooth and normal tooth, I went back and hes done xrays and said its fine it can take 4 weeks for the filling to calm down and hes given me some toothpaste for sensitivity but im sure it needs more to be filled is this right?

my husband was in prison about 7 years ago and his tooth got infected the dentist in the prison decided to do a root canal she started it but never put a crown or cap on it. the tooth is very black but lately he has been complaining of an off kind of metallic or rusty taste in his mouth what could the cause of this be? I am really concerned

I hi fi had a course of antibiotics and then the dentist clean my tooth out and router and put a dressing In then went back and had new settle down mmm 3 days later i have got another abscess i have just been to the dentist and answer more antibiotics what will happen now

Had my root clean out as had aberset he put dreasing on it then went back ten day had nrw dreasing in it as it had not settle down and three days after i have an absence and i have just been to dentist i am on antibiotics what will happen now please

I had my first appointment for root canal treatment a couple of days ago after suffering a slight fracture to my tooth which caused the tooth to get infected. I had antibiotics prior to the appointment and since my appointment my tooth has felt a lot better however I’m getting pain in the gum between this tooth and the tooth next to it. If I press on the area it does seem to ease it abit. Is this normal or should I get in touch with my dentist? My next appointment is in 7 days time for stage 2 of the root canal.

hi sir,
I went last week second RCT, lower back two teeth ,after that I am suffering from heavy pain up and lower side, its very hard to control pain overnight sir pls help how to control the pain even I am taking pain killer with antibiotic pills, but its not helps to control pain

I had a root canal done 7 years ago on my left lower first molar but I got it capped only in February this year. Mist of the tooth structure was not there so they inserted a post and then put a cap on it. Now, I have severe tenderness and pain on that tooth. It is strange because I didn’t once have pain before. what do you think must have happened?

I had terrible pain that made me cry. I went to the E R knowing that they could give me something for pain. That lasted a few hours and luckily I was able to find a dentist. My bottom, last, left tooth needed a root canal. He was able to do it with a porcelain crown that was on top. I got home in 24 hours and was still in horrific pain. The dentist called me and said that the pain should subside in 48 hours. I was at 72 hours as still in pain. I went to my local dentist. He said the first dentist did a great root canal but my crown needed to come off for proper healing. It was taken off 24 hours ago. I am still swollen in the jaw and still in pain. I am on antibiotics and pain killers. My appointment for a new crown is in 3 weeks. WHY and WHEN will this pain subside. I can’t take it.

Two months ago, I had a root canal on one of lower front teeth, now I am experiencing pain on my lower jaw. Secondly, I am expected to pay again