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Although root canal therapy<\/a> is often feared, it\u2019s actually positive news: it means your tooth is another step closer to being fully functional and healthy once more! Whether you recently had your first root canal or it\u2019s been several years since your last one, you may have questions about the recovery process, such as \u201cIs pain after a root canal normal?\u201d To learn the answer, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An Inside Look at the Initial Recovery Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep you comfortable, the root canal procedure starts by numbing your mouth. Once that numbing agent wears off a few hours later, it\u2019s natural to feel a bit of discomfort. To combat this, patients are encouraged to get plenty of rest, avoid eating hard or crunchy foods, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed. Within a few days, your tooth should feel as good as new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Few Signs That You Should Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few tell-tale signs that you should call your dentist. The first is if the pain is getting worse instead of getting better. You should also get in touch with your dental team if you are struggling with symptoms of an infection, like a fever. In some cases, endodontic retreatment is necessary to save your tooth and restore your pain-free smile. Simply put, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. So, if the pain persists or increases after a few days, schedule an appointment to come back for an exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Endodontic Retreatment Involve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although pain following a root canal doesn\u2019t automatically necessitate retreatment, there are some cases where that\u2019s the next best step. In that case, we will numb your mouth, ensure you\u2019re comfortable in the treatment chair, and get to work on retreating the tooth. After opening the tooth and accessing the root canals, a thorough cleaning is performed and the tooth is refilled. Again, you will be provided with a list of aftercare instructions designed to make your recovery period as smooth and pain-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some discomfort following a root canal is normal, it\u2019s never a good idea to ignore symptoms like pain. After all, your pain receptors are designed to communicate that something may be wrong! If you ever have any questions during the recovery process, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your endodontist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With two exceptional specialists leading the way, our team at Worcester Endodontics<\/a> can help patients with everything from root canal therapy to endodontic retreatment. To help make the process of saving your tooth as smooth as possible, we offer convenient appointment times throughout the week and welcome dental insurance. If you would like to learn more about what is and isn\u2019t normal following a root canal or you\u2019d like to schedule an appointment, visit our website<\/a> or call (508) 791-7435<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although root canal therapy is often feared, it\u2019s actually positive news: it means your tooth is another step closer to being fully functional and healthy once more! Whether you recently had your first root canal or it\u2019s been several years since your last one, you may have questions about the recovery process, such as \u201cIs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nIs Pain After a Root Canal Normal? | Worcester Endodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you struggling with discomfort following your treatment? Naturally, you may be wondering if pain after a root canal is normal. 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