Following a root canal, you can expect to experience some sensitivity. The severity of this will depend on whether the root canal was performed in the presence of infection or preventively.
If an infection existed, necessitating the root canal, it may take some time for any pain to subside. It is imperative that you take all prescribed medication until they are gone. The number one key is that you should find yourself slowly feeling better but not worse.
If the root canal was performed preventively, you may still feel some sensitivity but this should only last a few days and will quickly diminish.
A temporary or permanent filling may have been placed following the root canal. If it is temporary please be careful eating on this tooth. Avoid it if you can, but do continue to brush and floss with care. If it is a permanent filling, just be careful for a few days to allow any inflammation to subside.
A temporary or permanent filling may have been placed following the root canal. If it is temporary please be careful eating on this tooth. Avoid it if you can, but do continue to brush and floss with care. If it is a permanent filling, just be careful for a few days to allow any inflammation to subside.