“Can a tooth that has had a root canal still hurt?”
I had a root canal last month. I still have a mild toothache. Can a tooth that has had a root canal still hurt?
8 Answers
Yes it may
Dr. David Ellman Miranda
Dentist
Yes. It usually will disappear. There are many reasons for this to occur such as:
1. The surrounding periodontal ligament was irritated during the detriment (obturation process) when cleaning the canals with files.
2. The filling material has protruded out the apex of tooth but will dissipate over the next few months.
3. Accessory canals. (Miro canals along the root structure that couldn't be mechanically cleaned).
4. A short filling of the endodontic material which can usually be seen on a radiograph.
5. An over extended filling beyond the apex of the tooth that presses on the periodontal ligament.
Usually, all the above can be corrected if necessary. The important thing is to stay in communication with your dentist and monitor if recommended.
1. The surrounding periodontal ligament was irritated during the detriment (obturation process) when cleaning the canals with files.
2. The filling material has protruded out the apex of tooth but will dissipate over the next few months.
3. Accessory canals. (Miro canals along the root structure that couldn't be mechanically cleaned).
4. A short filling of the endodontic material which can usually be seen on a radiograph.
5. An over extended filling beyond the apex of the tooth that presses on the periodontal ligament.
Usually, all the above can be corrected if necessary. The important thing is to stay in communication with your dentist and monitor if recommended.
Yes, it may hurt for many reasons, one of them is that it is still infected or the filling is not complete or had gum inflammation around it..... etc.
Sometimes there is a referred pain. Or there could still be healing from the tooth.
Yes. Even after root canal treatment a tooth can still hurt. The tooth is connected to your body by a ligament that joins it to the boney socket. If this ligament becomes irritated, inflamed or infected pain can result. The bite on the tooth must be balanced with the rest of your teeth. If you hit the tooth too hard while you are chewing or grinding your teeth together, the ligament will become inflamed and pain will result. The pressure of the root canal filling material may be putting pressure on the ligament, also causing inflammation and pain. Incomplete fill of the canals may allow bacteria to live around the tooth causing pain. Tenderness may linger for up to several months after root canal treatment has been completed. It is smart to see your dentist for a follow up visit if symptoms persist.
Yes, it can still ache. The inflammation can take up to 6 months to heal.
Yes, may or may not be from the root canaled tooth. You need to get a check-up to find out the source of the pain.
It is possible for a root canaled tooth to hurt for various reasons. The dentist might have missed an extra canal, tooth might have a root crack, infection might still be present…Please follow up on your tooth with a root canal specialist.
