I had a root canal on Thursday. Went well, dentist was pleased that there was no sign of infection so didn't advise antibiotics 🥳 Just wondering how people got on in the few days following this treatment 🤔 Getting throbbing pain in the early hours and some swelling. Taking ibuprofen and paracetamol regularly.
Dentist was very good during procedure and talked me through it beforehand but didn't say anything about what might happen immediately afterwards other than saying to take "what you would usually take for a headache if necessary". As I don't usually look for possible problems, I've only researched a bit now; think that this is probably pretty normal but would appreciate some personal experiences.
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Hi, Glad your root canal treatment went well. I’ve had two re-re canals done recently on some 20 year old crowns not pleasant but saved the teeth. It’s all perfectly normal to get some throbbing and aching for a few days afterwards but I can’t remember if I had some swelling I just remember treating the area gently for a few days. You will know signs of infection and then as I’m sure you will, contact your Dentist for further advice. Best wishes and I’m sure it will soon settle.
Thanks. I was well numbed-up for the procedure but lots of rasping and tugging going on so I guess that it's natural to have some inflammation and soreness afterwards. Just look like a chipmunk on one side! 😅
Yes, it is. Know I did ring the dentist about 5 days after having the first one day as I as still feeling uncomfortable in that area , he said it was perfectly normal and can take a little while to settle.
I've had 2 done but never any swelling or pain. The worst thing is the temporary cap dressing put over until the real one goes in and the 4/5 visits to clean the root and redress as parking costs a fortune. If I were you I'd ring the dentist or get some advice from your local emergency dental cover team. But you could also try Corsodil mouth wash and toothpaste for a few days and it may just be a bit of swollen gum. Or is it the tooth next to the one and you've caught a bit of food in it? I had dreadful toothache when my dentist did X-rays etc it turned out to be a bit of popcorn under gum line. That really hurt the pocket. I hope it resolves soon. x
The tooth itself feels ok, just get some throbbing up in the gum above it. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen help - I can feel when they wear off! I have very sensitive teeth anyway so might be feeling it more than some others would. Cheek is swollen; it came up overnight so might try sleeping up on extra pillows tonight. NHS website indicates that it's all pretty common for the first few days. Unless it gets much worse, I'll probably leave it until Monday and then ring the dentist if necessary.
I was exactly the same as you . After a few days couldn’t even tell I had them gone . I’ve had 3 one a double as unexpectedly found out there were 2 under one tooth . I’ve always been different 😂
I had no problems with the root canal but I do have quite sensitive teeth and can recommend using Sensodyne Rapid Relief toothpaste and my other stand by is a warm salt rinse. My dentist said I can rub the Rapid Relief into the tooth / gum in between cleanings and that works for me. Hopefully things will settle down for you soon.
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