u/Queasy_Talk2993

Hi everyone,

Had a root canal done on my right upper/lower (third from the back) tooth over multiple sittings because there was pus/infection before the treatment.

It's been a little over a week since the root canal and permanent filling. Initially, the pain was only while biting, but now it's become constant and throbbing. I'd rate it around 9/10. The tooth feels slightly higher than the others, hurts when I press or tap on it, and there's a little swelling in the gum, but no cheek swelling or fever.

This has happened before after the treatment too—the pain improved and then came back again. I've taken Ketorol DT, and previously ibuprofen/aceclofenac, but the pain is still severe.

I am anxious about what the problem is and my dentist is not available for 2 days so please suggest some pain relief advice.

Hi everyone,

Had a root canal done on my right lower (third from the back) tooth over multiple sittings because there was pus/infection before the treatment.

It's been a little over a week since the root canal and permanent filling. Initially, the pain was only while biting, but now it's become constant and throbbing. I'd rate it around 9/10. The tooth feels slightly higher than the others, hurts when I press or tap on it, and there's a little swelling in the gum, but no cheek swelling or fever.

This has happened before after the treatment too—the pain improved and then came back again. I've taken Ketorol DT, and previously ibuprofen/aceclofenac, but the pain is still severe.

Has anyone experienced something similar after a root canal? Did it turn out to be normal healing, a high bite, or a failed root canal? What was the final diagnosis and treatment?

My dentist is not available for 2 days so any suggestions for the pain relief.