Hello. I am 3/4 of the way through root canal treatment and I currently have a temporary filling in place for 2 weeks. The root canal is completed, the last step being the crown being cemented down permenantly. I am however, experiencing some pain around the area and the area surrounding it. It is a dull ache which seems to linger. Is this normal with temporary fillings at this point in root canal?Thank you for your time.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query pain and sensitivity after root canal treatment occurs due to two reasons firstly there can be an infection which causes pain, that remain after root canal. Secondly sensitivity is caused due to periapical periodontal fibers. You should not go for crown placement till the time pain would not heal completely. 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 repeating the root canal again. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes,