Many people hate to visit a dentist because of the pain that a dental procedure causes. Usually, the actual process of root canal is not painful as it is performed using a dental anesthesia. Hence, when the dentist is removing the pulp and nerves from the tooth, you will not feel anything. However, after the anesthesia wears off, you will experience some amount of discomfort. Typically, pain after a root canal lasts for a few days. If the procedure was extensive involving multiple roots of the tooth, then the pain can last for around 2 weeks or so.
However, the pain that people feel before a root canal procedure is a lot worse. This is because there is an infection in the tooth. Also, it has been seen that many times the pain after a root canal tends to radiate. This pain could be due to soreness of keeping your mouth open for a long time and may not be associated with the procedure at all. Also, the inflammation that occurs at the site of treated tooth after the procedure is normal and part of the healing process.
After a root canal, you will find that when you bite, your tooth feels sensitive and tender. At times, you may feel that the tooth is loose. However, this is normal and not a cause for worry. The sensitivity occurs due to the cleaning, irrigation and filling. The sensitivity can be alleviated by rinsing the mouth with warm salt water. Also, refrain from chewing on the side of the root canal. The tenderness and sensitivity can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks. It is continues after 2 weeks, then visit your dentist.
It is also common to notice a pimple-like protrusion on the gum of the affected tooth after a root canal. This protrusion forms due to pressure and bacteria being released and should not worry you. It will disappear on its own in a few days time.
Invariably the pain that occurs after a root canal is caused due to the infection or damage that was present prior to the procedure. However, the treatment also has a role to play as the digging, cleaning, irrigating and filling causes some amount of bruising to the gum and surrounding tissue. So, it is recommended to have soft foods for 2 to 3 days after the treatment to facilitate healing and prevent undue discomfort.
However, the pain after root canal does not last for very long and you should be back to your normal self immediately after the procedure.
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In a root canal, the pulp is removed. It is the pulp that keeps a tooth alive and so when it is removed, teeth tend to become weak and brittle. Such a tooth is prone to splitting and fracturing. This is more common in molars than any other tooth that has had a root canal.